NETA Field Service Technician
$72,800–$72,800 year
On-siteRichmond, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Inspect, test, and troubleshoot low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems at industrial and commercial customer sites. Perform instrument transformer and power transformer tests, evaluate electro-mechanical and solid state relays, conduct cable testing, and calibrate complex relays and power meters. Diagnose automatic transfer switch issues and maintain switchgear and circuit breakers. Rotate emergency on-call duty to respond to customer emergencies. Travel locally and regionally with occasional overnight trips, maintaining a valid driver's license and adhering to all electrical safety procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel
- Must have at least 2 or more years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting
- Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures
- Must be able to stay Drug-Free; you will be required to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
- Must have an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check
- Must be physically fit to to crawl, climb, stand, walk 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
- Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
- Must be willing to travel; minimum 40%
- All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening
Desired Qualifications
- Prefer an Associate's degree from an accredited 2 year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or a 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)
- NETA Certification (I, II, III or IV) or similar desired
- Must have good PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerDB a plus
- Prefer OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training; training on each can be provided by Shermco
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