April 18, 2024
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Electrical Field Services Test Technician (Entry-Level)

Organization:
Shermco Industries
Region:
United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
End of contest:
January 30, 2018
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Field technician
Description
Join our team of leaders in electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, engineering, & training. Due to continued growth, we are seeking entry-level Electrical Test Technicians to work in our Cedar Rapids (Marion), Iowa field office. Shermco Industries is a founding member of NETA and has one of the largest field services divisions in the industry. 

Why Work for Shermco?

  • Shermco is an exceptionally stable and profitable non-union company
  • Seven time recipient of Best Places to Work award
  • Strong benefits package and highly competitive compensation plan plus lucrative overtime plan.
  • Industry-leading electrical and safety training

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

  • Field Service Technicians 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.
  • 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
  • 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:

  • High school diploma or GED plus 1 year of relevant experience
  • 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 general PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel.
  • Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • 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 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.

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Contact

Shermco Industries

2425 East Pioneer Dr.

Irving

Texas United States

www.shermco.com


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