Senior Field Service Technician - Electrical Power Systems

Location: Manitoba, Canada

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Location: Field-Based/Travel Required

Travel: Approximately 50% across Manitoba, Canada, and the United States

About Shermco Canada

Shermco Canada is a trusted leader in electrical testing, engineering, maintenance, commissioning, and repair services. We support utility, industrial, commercial, and critical infrastructure customers by helping ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of electrical power systems.

At Shermco, you’ll join a safety-focused, technically strong, and collaborative team where your skills are valued, your development is supported, and your work has a direct impact on customer operations.

Position Overview

Shermco Canada is seeking a Senior Field Service Technician - Electrical Power Systems to support field service projects across Manitoba, Canada, and the United States.

This role is ideal for an experienced electrical testing technician who enjoys hands-on field work, troubleshooting complex power systems, supporting commissioning activities, and mentoring others. The successful candidate will work on low, medium, and high-voltage electrical equipment in utility, industrial, and commercial environments.

What we are offering

• Competitive compensation with overtime opportunities administered in accordance with applicable Manitoba employment standards and company policy
• Comprehensive benefits, RRSP company matching, and paid time off/vacation entitlements
• Technical, safety, and career development training, including certification support
• Company-provided PPE, FR/AF workwear, specialty tools, and annual boot allowance

• Perform testing, inspection, maintenance, commissioning, and troubleshooting of low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems, including equipment up to 600 kV
• Test and maintain transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays, cables, meters, automatic transfer switches, and related power system equipment
• Conduct electrical testing such as TTR, Doble, insulation resistance, power factor, VLF, Tan Delta, DC hipot, relay testing, and meter calibration
• Support start-ups, shutdowns, emergency response work, and commissioning of critical electrical systems
• Accurately collect, analyze, document, and report test results using digital reporting tools
• Provide technical support, guidance, and mentorship to junior technicians and field team members
• Follow Shermco, customer, site-specific, provincial, federal, and cross-border safety requirements
• Travel to customer sites across Manitoba, Canada, and the United States as required

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on electrical testing, field service, commissioning, or power systems maintenance experience
• Electrical Engineering Technology diploma, Electrical Power & Controls education, Journeyperson Electrician certification, or equivalent field experience
• Experience with switchgear, transformers, substations, breakers, protective relays, cables, and power distribution systems
• NETA Certification Level II–IV is considered a strong asset
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and reporting software; PowerDB experience is an asset
• Valid driver’s licence with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel approximately 50% and meet applicable cross-border travel requirements for U.S. assignments

Working Conditions

• This is a field-based role requiring travel to customer sites, substations, industrial facilities, utility environments, and project locations. Work may include outdoor conditions, energized and de-energized electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights, rotating on-call schedules, overtime, weekends, and short-notice project needs.
• Candidates must be able to perform the physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 34 kg / 75 lbs, climbing, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and working in varying field environments, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment may be conditional upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include reference checks, driver’s abstract, background check, fit-for-duty assessment, and drug and alcohol testing where permitted by law and required for safety-sensitive work or customer site access.

Why Join Shermco Canada?

• Work on critical electrical infrastructure and complex power systems projects
• Join a safety-first culture with strong technical support and experienced field leaders
• Build your career through training, certification support, and mentorship opportunities
• Gain exposure to diverse utility, industrial, and commercial customer sites across North America

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Statement

Shermco Canada is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions based on qualifications, experience, merit, and business needs. Shermco Canada provides reasonable accommodation during the recruitment, assessment, and selection process upon request, in accordance with applicable Manitoba human rights and accessibility legislation. Candidates who require accommodation are encouraged to notify us, and we will work with them to meet their needs.