Senior Field Service Technician – Electrical Power Systems

Shermco Industries

Senior Field Service Technician responsible for electrical testing and commissioning across Manitoba and the US. Working hands-on with complex power systems and mentoring junior technicians.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$45 - CA$55 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in testing, maintenance, and commissioning of electrical systems, with a strong focus on troubleshooting and analytical skills. Proficient in using digital reporting tools and providing mentorship to junior technicians while adhering to safety requirements.

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Electrical TestingCommissioningTroubleshootingNETA Certification Level II–IVElectrical Engineering Technology Diploma

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Hard Skills

Electrical TestingPower Systems MaintenanceCommissioningTroubleshootingDocumentationAnalytical SkillsMeter CalibrationInsulation Resistance TestingRelay TestingPower Factor Testing

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingMentorshipTechnical Support

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerDBDigital Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Journeyperson Electrician CertificationNETA Certification Level II–IV

Industry Keywords

Low-Voltage SystemsMedium-Voltage SystemsHigh-Voltage SystemsTransformersSwitchgearCircuit BreakersProtective RelaysPower Distribution SystemsSafety RequirementsField Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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