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Overview
The Field Service Technician - Electrical Testing will be responsible for performing electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services on electrical distribution systems and equipment. The technician will work with a team of professionals to ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Travel to customer sites (industrial & commercial) to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on low, medium, and high voltage (480 Volt to 600 kV) electrical systems.
- Perform instrument transformer tests
- Conduct power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
- Test both electro-mechanical and solid state relays
- Perform cable testing - Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, 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
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to drive locally / regionally daily and be available for periodic overnight travel.Associate's degree from an accredited 2-year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or an EE Degree from an ABET-accredited college, or similar military experience (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, NAVY Seabee).NETA Certification (I, II, III, or IV) or similar preferred.At least 2 years of relevant experience in switchgear testing & troubleshooting.Good PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel; PowerDB experience is a plus.Ability to work safely and adhere to electrical safety procedures.Preferred OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR / First Aid / BBP / AED training; training can be provided by Shermco.Other Requirements
Pass pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced drug tests.Acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.Physically able to crawl, climb, stand, walk, and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without accommodations. Pass a fit for duty physical exam.Valid driver's license with a good driving record.Willing to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, and nights.No sponsorship required to work in the U.S.Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.Willing to travel at least 40%.Background check and drug / alcohol screening required.Pay Range
USD $31.78 - USD $41.75 per hour.
Seniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics ManufacturingJ-18808-Ljbffr