Data Center Test Technician

Data Center Test Technician

Location:

US-IA-Grimes

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.

Shermco Industries is seeking a NETA Field Service Technician.

• Travel to customer sites (industrial & commercial) to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data of low, medium, and high voltage (480 V to 600 kV) electrical systems.
• Instrument transformer tests.
• Power transformer testing—including Doble, TTR, insulation resistance, etc.
• Test both electro‑mechanical and solid‑state relays.
• Cable testing—including tan‑delta, power factor, VLF, DC hipot.
• Automatic transfer switch troubleshooting.
• Low, medium, and high voltage switch gear and circuit breaker testing.
• Moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
• Rotate emergency on‑call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.
• 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) is acceptable.
• NETA certification (I, II, III, or IV) or similar desired.
• Must have at least 2 + years of relevant experience performing switch gear testing & troubleshooting.
• Must have good PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel; experience with Power
  
  DB is 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.

Other Requirements:

• 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 crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 lb., 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.

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

USD $35.00 – USD $45.00 per hour.