Senior NETA Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries

. Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data at industrial and commercial customer sites .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeLa Vergne • Tennessee • United StatesSenior💰 $50 - $80 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in testing and troubleshooting low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems, including switchgear and transformers. Proficient in adhering to electrical safety procedures and capable of performing complex relay calibration and power metering.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Power TestingSwitchgear Testing & TroubleshootingNETA Certification (III or IV)Electrical Safety ProceduresMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Testing Low-, Medium-, and High-Voltage SystemsInstrument Transformer TestingPower Transformer TestingCable TestingRelay CalibrationTroubleshooting Automatic Transfer SwitchesTesting Circuit BreakersData CollectionEmergency ResponsePhysical Capability to Lift 100 lbs

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsAbility to Work FlexiblyTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Doble Testing EquipmentPowerDBMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

NETA Certification (III or IV)Electrician License

Industry Keywords

Electrical Power & ControlsHigh-Voltage SystemsElectrical Safety ProceduresMilitary Electrical TrainingField Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data at industrial and commercial customer sites
Test low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems from 480 Volt to 600 kV
Perform instrument transformer tests
Conduct power transformer testing using Doble, TTR, insulation resistance, and related methods
Test electro-mechanical and solid-state relays
Perform cable testing including Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, and DC Hipot
Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches
Test low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers
Perform moderately complex relay calibration and power metering
Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner
Travel to customer job sites across Tennessee and bordering states

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prefer an Associate’s degree from an accredited 2 year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or an EE Degree from an ABET accredited college
Similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee) accepted
NETA Certification (III or IV) or similar desired
Electrician license preferred
At least 5 or more years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting
Good PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel; PowerDB experience a plus
Ability to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures
Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check
Must be able to crawl, climb, stand and lift up to 100 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations
Must pass a fit for duty physical exam
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record
Regular overnight domestic travel and occasional international travel required
Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights
Eligible to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa/work permit
Willingness to travel
Must read, write, and speak English fluently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training on OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED can be provided by Shermco
U.S. passport and TWIC card are a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-free workplace