Data Center Test Technician

About the position

Shermco, since 1974, has become North America's largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization, focusing on ensuring that electrical power systems function properly and safely. The company is also a leading and rapidly growing Data Center Services Company, seeking technical professionals to join its Mission Critical - Data Center Services team. This position involves promoting the reliability and performance of electrical distribution systems through inspecting, testing, and maintaining electrical equipment and devices, analyzing any adverse conditions, documenting and reporting test results, and taking appropriate corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Work safely by following documented company and client safe work practices, i.e. Lock out Tag out.
• Test and maintain wiring, controls, and power distribution systems using standard methods of procedure.
• Inspect and test electrical components, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and other power distribution apparatus using standard methods of procedure.
• Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices.
• Read electrical one-lines, technical diagrams, and scope of work documents.
• Document inspection results and corrective actions using specified reporting standards for quality assurance.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools, power tools, aerial lifts, and platforms.

Requirements

• Prefer an associate degree from an accredited 2-year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or an EE Degree from an ABET accredited college (or similar experience), and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee).
• NETA, or NICET Certification or Electrician license preferred, but not required.
• Prefer at least 3 or more years of relevant experience performing electrical testing & troubleshooting. Additional training can be provided by Shermco.
• Familiarity with electrical one-lines preferred.
• Must have computer skills including email, 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 10/30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70 E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training; training on each can be provided by Shermco.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with PowerDB software.
• OSHA 10/30 hour training.
• MSHA training.
• NFPA 70 E training.
• CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training.