What makes NETA techs niche?
I am an overhead crane tech, which is basically a multi craft maintenance tech (electrical, mechanical, welding). I was an outside lineman for 5 years so I am slightly familiar with some aspects of what a NETA tech is. Basically I seen them with their tents set up in substations/ switchyards. And I've flown a few up in buckets so they could test instruments we've installed.
I recently submitted an application for a NETA field tech thinking my linework background would be enough to qualify for neta level experience but apparently it does not. I was contacted about a position with a company (Shermco) out of the Columbus location.( Which I'm 3 hours away from the office and after the initial discussion basically where they share their benefits package and hourly rate, which would be a pay cut for me as a I would be a level 1 tech. But from countless other reddit threads I've read and job postings I've seen it seems like it would be worth the temporary pay cut. )
But after the discussion I was surprised I heard back from them and I'm setting up a interview with the hiring manager.
From what I gathered their focus is data centers.
Any insight on what kind of work that is, who the company is, what to expect from the line of work, and even if it's something I can progress in without a college background would be greatly appreciated. The word Niche keeps coming up in threads and research I've done. I am very intrigued about this field and would like to learn more. Thank you