NETA Field Tester
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At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- In person
- Length
- 61 - 90 days
- Locations
- 1 location in Missouri
- Job locations
- Iowa, Illinois, Missouri
- Career field
- Architecture and Engineering
- Target MOS/ratings
- Army 12P – Prime Power Production Specialist, 12R – Interior Electrician, 91D – Tactical Power Generation Specialist, plus electrical/power-generation maintenance backgrounds Navy EM – Electrician's Mate, CE – Construction Electrician (Seabee), GSE – Gas Turbine Systems Technician-Electrical, IC – Interior Communications Electrician, ET – Electronics Technician, and relevant nuclear electrical/electronics backgrounds Air Force 3E0X2 – Electrical Power Production, 3E0X1 – Electrical Systems, 2A6X6 – Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Systems, plus related electrical/power-generation specialties Marine Corps 1141 – Electrician, 1142 – Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician, and related generator/power-generation, utilities, and electrical maintenance backgrounds Coast Guard EM – Electrician's Mate, ET – Electronics Technician, and technically relevant electrical/power-generation backgrounds Space Force Electrical power, facilities, controls, electronics, and infrastructure-related technical specialties
- Nearest installation
- Fort Leonard Wood, MO • Fort Belvoir, VA • Fort Liberty, NC • Fort Cavazos, TX • Fort Bliss, TX • Naval Station Norfolk, VA • Naval Station Great Lakes, IL • Naval Base San Diego, CA • Sheppard AFB, TX
About the program
DoD SkillBridge – NETA Field Service Technician TraineeTransition your military electrical experience into a high-demand career in electrical testing and power systems.Shermco Industries is seeking Active Duty service members with experience in electrical systems, power generation and distribution, electronics, controls, instrumentation, or related technical fields for our DoD SkillBridge NETA Field Service Technician Training Program.Participants will train alongside experienced Shermco technicians and gain hands-on experience testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and commissioning low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems at industrial and commercial customer locations.Prior NETA certification is not required. We are looking for service members with a strong electrical or technical foundation who are ready to translate their military experience into the civilian electrical testing industry.
Jobs this program prepares you for
Program HighlightsHands-on training with experienced NETA Field Service TechniciansExposure to switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, protective relays, cable testing, electrical troubleshooting, and commissioningTraining on electrical systems ranging from 480V to 600kVOpportunity to begin building toward NETA technician certificationShermco-provided lodging during the SkillBridge training periodOne-way transportation to the approved training/work location for selected participantsPotential pathway into a full-time Shermco Field Service Technician career following successful completion of SkillBridgeThe goal of the program is to develop transitioning service members for long-term careers with Shermco. Full-time employment following SkillBridge is not guaranteed and is based on successful program completion, performance, qualifications, available opportunities, and business needs.
Eligibility & prerequisites
Army Prime Power, Interior Electricians and Power Generation; Navy Electrician's Mates, Construction Electricians/Seabees, GSE, IC and ET; Air Force Electrical Power Production and Electrical Systems; Marine Corps Electricians and Electrical Systems Technicians; Coast Guard Electrician's Mates and Electronics Technicians; and other military occupations with hands-on electrical power, generation, distribution, testing, controls, or troubleshooting experience.
Open to eligible Active Duty service members nationwide. Candidates do not need to currently reside near a Shermco training location. Selected participants may train in Kansas City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, or Chicago based on candidate preference, available opportunities, and business needs. Shermco will provide one-way transportation to the approved training/work location and lodging during the SkillBridge training period.
Locations & contacts
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- MONear Fort Leonard Wood, MO • Fort Belvoir, VA • Fort Liberty, NC • Fort Cavazos, TX • Fort Bliss, TX • Naval Station Norfolk, VA • Naval Station Great Lakes, IL • Naval Base San Diego, CA • Sheppard AFB, TXExact address not listedJoe Fernandezjoe.fernandez@shermco.com
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ