Field Technician

About Shermco Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Add to that our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical. All done with an emphasis on safety and client service. That’s why we say… if it’s in the electrical power system, Shermco does it.

Backed by Gryphon Investors, a leading private equity firm focused on profitably growing and competitively enhancing middle-market companies in partnership with experienced management, Shermco is poised for the next decade and beyond.

Shermco US is seeking an Embedded NETA Technician

Embedded NETA Technician

Join our team of leaders in electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, engineering, & training. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Test Technician to work in our Nashville, TN location..

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage (to 500kV) electrical systems, and moderately complex relay calibration and power metering, including:

• Power transformer testing (Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance)
• Testing both electro-mechanical and solid state relays
• Cable testing (Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hipot)
• Automatic transfer switch troubleshooting
• Low, Medium and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing

Perform maintenance and repair work on substation equipment.

Repair, replace and clean equipment and components including circuit breakers, brushes and commutators.

Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring and control systems.

Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, and to evaluate effects of systems notifications.

Frequently travel to and perform field work at customer’s industrial and commercial sites throughout the local and regional area; periodically travel to job locations throughout North America.

Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.

Proficient in troubleshooting electrical control circuits by reading applicable oneline diagrams and schematics.

Perform electrical equipment PM testing on motors, breakers/MV contactors, transformers, cables, and microprocessor based relays and protection systems (GE and SEL primarily).

Proficient in accessing microprocessor based relay settings and sequence of event files.

Minimum Qualifications: to qualify for consideration, you must meet each of the following minimum qualifications and requirements.

• High school diploma or GED required; prefer an Associate’s degree from an accredited 2-year technical college in Electrical Power, or similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee)
• Must have at least 5 or more years of relevant power systems testing & maintenance experience
• Must have general PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerDB a plus.
• Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
• Prefer NETA Certification (III or IV) or equivalent skills/experience to become NETA Certified
• Prefer OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training; training on each can be provided by Shermco.

Other Requirements:

• Must be Drug-Free, and be subject to unannounced random drug tests.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must be able to crawl, climb, stand and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.
• If applying for position, must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).

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