Relay Technician, 1-Year Term – 7/7 Rotation

Shermco Industries

Relay Technician testing and maintaining protective relay systems for client site in Albian. Working on electrical power system maintenance activities on a 7/7 rotation.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$55 - CA$75 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining protective relays and electrical systems, with a strong focus on safety practices and compliance with documentation standards.

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Protective Relay TestingElectrical Safety PracticesNETA CertificationPower System TroubleshootingField Documentation

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Hard Skills

Testing Protective RelaysTroubleshooting Control CircuitsCommissioning SupportRelay CalibrationPower Distribution Equipment

Soft Skills

Collaboration with Client RepresentativesCommunication with Site Teams

Tools & Technologies

SwitchgearBreakersTransformersTest Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

NETA CertificationJourneyperson Electrician TicketElectrical Engineering Technology Diploma

Industry Keywords

Electrical SystemsInstrumentationPower SystemsProtection and ControlLockout/Tagout

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Test, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain protective relays, controls, and associated electrical systems.
Perform relay calibration, functional testing, commissioning support, and power system troubleshooting.
Work with low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical equipment, including switchgear, breakers, transformers, and control systems.
Complete accurate field documentation, test reports, and service records in accordance with Shermco and client requirements.
Support planned maintenance, outage work, commissioning, and corrective maintenance activities.
Follow all Shermco, client, site-specific, provincial, and federal safety requirements.
Work closely with client representatives, Shermco leadership, and site teams to ensure safe and reliable execution of work.
Maintain tools, test equipment, PPE, and work areas in a clean, safe, and professional manner.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Electrical, instrumentation, power systems, or protection and control background required.
Experience testing and troubleshooting protective relays, control circuits, switchgear, breakers, transformers, and power distribution equipment.
NETA certification, PSE, Electrical Engineering Technology diploma, Journeyperson Electrician ticket, or related technical certification is considered an asset.
Strong understanding of electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout, test procedures, and field documentation requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel coverage from Calgary or Edmonton to the Albian client site, in accordance with project requirements