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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 Industries, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician.
Field Service Technician.
Join our team of leaders in electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, engineering, & training. Due to continued growth, we are seeking experienced Field Service Technician to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. Shermco Industries is accredited by NETA and has one of the largest Field Services divisions in the industry.
Job Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Field Service Test Technicians travel to customer sites (industrial & commercial) to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage (480 Volt to 600 kV) electrical systems.
- Instrument transformer tests
- Power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
- Test 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
- Moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
- Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner
Minimum Qualifications: to qualify for consideration, you must meet each of the following minimum qualifications and requirements.
- 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 (II, III or IV) or similar desired
- Must have at least 2 or more years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting
- Must have good 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 OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training; training on each can be provided by Shermco
- Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally, and be available for periodic overnight travel
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
- Should be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam when required
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
- All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening
- Must be able to crawl, climb, stand and lift up to 100 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 available for regular overnight domestic travel and occasional international travel
- U.S. passport & TWIC card a plus
- 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).
- Must be willing to travel; minimum 40%
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
No Agencies Please. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Shermco from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to Shermco mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Shermco System Integration employees, or to Shermco System Integration resume database will be considered Shermco property. Shermco will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
