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Shermco Industries · 11 hours ago

Field Service Technician

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$40/hr - $52/hr

Shermco Industries is North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. They are seeking a Field Electrical Engineer to conduct NETA testing, commissioning electrical systems, and ensuring the proper functioning of electrical equipment in data centers while working closely with clients to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues.

ElectronicsIndustrialManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Drive to customer jobsites in a company provided vehicle across the state, some of which are in remote locations

Review, interpret and understand the wiring diagrams and relaying schematics to fully understand project scope

Fully understand customer needs and requirements

Determine an isolation plan to take protective schemes out of service prior to work beginning

Develop a test plan to implement relaying project using customer provided prints and documentation

Apply settings and perform functional test microprocessor protective relays and associated circuitry using test equipment

Ensure that received and installed electrical equipment meets project specifications

Develop livening procedures for placing new equipment into service

Perform end-to-end relay testing to verify carrier and fiber systems

Perform primary current injection testing to prove secondary current connections as designed

May perform simple power system studies including short circuit, arc-flash and protective device coordination

Qualification

NETA testingElectrical systems commissioningPower Systems studiesFEEIT certificationSCADA knowledgeComputer skillsDependabilityEnglish communicationProblem-solving abilitiesAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a top ABET accredited school, with a focus on Power Systems studies; internship in a related industry a plus

Must be comfortable safely working in the vicinity of high-voltage transmission lines

Must be comfortable with and have ability to work independently, accurately and make great decisions

Willingness to be hands on and work in the field at industrial and commercial sites (this is NOT AN OFFICE JOB)

Must be smart, a quick learner, adaptive, able to use good judgment, and be dependable

Strong computer skills a must

Must be able to clearly communicate in English via verbal and written methods, and be comfortable and effective doing so directly to customers and co-workers

Must have a good background check and be and stay Drug-Free

Must be able to physically climb ladders, lift and carry up to 50 lbs, have full functionality of arms and hands, stand and walk for long periods of time (with or without reasonable accommodation)

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 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 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