Senior Training Specialist (Electrical)
About the role
Overview Shermco Canada - Senior Training Specialist
Location: Calgary, AB (Travel to training sites required)
Industry: Industrial Electrical | Power Systems | Renewables
Shape the Future of Electrical Expertise
Are you a seasoned industrial electrician, electrical technologist, or engineer ready to leverage your field experience in a broader, more strategic way? If you are passionate about high-voltage systems, safety leadership, and developing the next generation of electrical professionals, this role offers the opportunity to transform your technical knowledge into lasting industry impact.
Shermco Canada is seeking a Senior Training Specialist to lead high-quality technical training programs that strengthen workforce capability and advance electrical safety across the industry. In this role, you will guide electricians, technicians, and engineers through practical, real-world learning experiences while helping shape the standards of tomorrow’s electrical workforce.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging classroom and hands-on technical training for electricians, technicians, and engineers across multiple training sites.
- Instruct learners on high-voltage systems, switchgear testing and maintenance, renewable energy systems, and substation operations.
- Design, develop, and continuously improve training curricula and learning materials aligned with industry standards and adult learning best practices.
- Champion electrical safety excellence, incorporating leading standards such as Arc Flash protection and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Mentor and coach learners to ensure strong technical competency, confidence, and safe work practices.
- Collaborate with internal subject matter experts, fellow trainers, and industry partners to strengthen training programs and outcomes.
- Travel to training locations to support national programs and ensure consistent learning delivery.
Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of industry experience as an industrial electrician, high-voltage technician, or electrical engineer.
- 3–5 years of training, coaching, or mentorship experience, formally or informally developing others in the field.
- Deep hands-on expertise in high-voltage systems, switchgear, substations, and renewable energy systems.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with a genuine passion for teaching and knowledge transfer.
- Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Preferred Credentials
- Electrical Engineering degree, Electrical Technologist diploma, or Journeyperson Electrician certification
- Professional trainer or instructional certification
- Arc Flash or electrical safety instructor qualifications
Why Join Shermco Canada
- Influence electrical safety and technical excellence.
- Transition from fieldwork to a role that multiplies your expertise across the industry.
- Join a respected leader in electrical testing, maintenance, and power system services.
- Work alongside experienced professionals committed to raising the standard of technical training in Canada.
Join Shermco Canada and help build safer, smarter electrical professionals one learner at a time.
Pay Range CAD $0.00 - CAD $0.00 /Yr.
About Shermco Industries
Shermco Industries is a provider of safe, reliable testing, repair, professional training, electrical outage planning, maintenance and analysis of rotating apparatus and electrical power distribution systems and related equipment for the light, medium, and heavy industrial base nationwide. Shermco specializes in industrial, utilities and wind generation technologies and the associated motors, generators, drives, switchgear and protective equipment.
Founded in 1974 in Dallas, the company is comprised of two strategic business units; the Machine Services Division and the Engineering Services Division. Shermco's corporate location is in Irving, Texas, with service centers in Angleton, Austin, Cedar Rapids, Columbus, Des Moines, Houston, Minneapolis, Omaha, Port Arthur, San Antonio, Sweetwater, and Tulsa. Shermco Industries Canada is based in Regina, Saskatchewan, with service centers in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. Shermco Industries has over 1200 full-time employees.
The company is a member in good standing with the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA), American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Professional Electrical Apparatus Recyclers League (PEARL), and the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA). Shermco is also a six time recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work' award, recognized by the Austin Business Journal as well as the Dallas Business Journal. For more information about Shermco Industries, visit www.shermco.com
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Senior Training Specialist (Electrical)
About the role
Overview Shermco Canada - Senior Training Specialist
Location: Calgary, AB (Travel to training sites required)
Industry: Industrial Electrical | Power Systems | Renewables
Shape the Future of Electrical Expertise
Are you a seasoned industrial electrician, electrical technologist, or engineer ready to leverage your field experience in a broader, more strategic way? If you are passionate about high-voltage systems, safety leadership, and developing the next generation of electrical professionals, this role offers the opportunity to transform your technical knowledge into lasting industry impact.
Shermco Canada is seeking a Senior Training Specialist to lead high-quality technical training programs that strengthen workforce capability and advance electrical safety across the industry. In this role, you will guide electricians, technicians, and engineers through practical, real-world learning experiences while helping shape the standards of tomorrow’s electrical workforce.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging classroom and hands-on technical training for electricians, technicians, and engineers across multiple training sites.
- Instruct learners on high-voltage systems, switchgear testing and maintenance, renewable energy systems, and substation operations.
- Design, develop, and continuously improve training curricula and learning materials aligned with industry standards and adult learning best practices.
- Champion electrical safety excellence, incorporating leading standards such as Arc Flash protection and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Mentor and coach learners to ensure strong technical competency, confidence, and safe work practices.
- Collaborate with internal subject matter experts, fellow trainers, and industry partners to strengthen training programs and outcomes.
- Travel to training locations to support national programs and ensure consistent learning delivery.
Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of industry experience as an industrial electrician, high-voltage technician, or electrical engineer.
- 3–5 years of training, coaching, or mentorship experience, formally or informally developing others in the field.
- Deep hands-on expertise in high-voltage systems, switchgear, substations, and renewable energy systems.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with a genuine passion for teaching and knowledge transfer.
- Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Preferred Credentials
- Electrical Engineering degree, Electrical Technologist diploma, or Journeyperson Electrician certification
- Professional trainer or instructional certification
- Arc Flash or electrical safety instructor qualifications
Why Join Shermco Canada
- Influence electrical safety and technical excellence.
- Transition from fieldwork to a role that multiplies your expertise across the industry.
- Join a respected leader in electrical testing, maintenance, and power system services.
- Work alongside experienced professionals committed to raising the standard of technical training in Canada.
Join Shermco Canada and help build safer, smarter electrical professionals one learner at a time.
Pay Range CAD $0.00 - CAD $0.00 /Yr.
About Shermco Industries
Shermco Industries is a provider of safe, reliable testing, repair, professional training, electrical outage planning, maintenance and analysis of rotating apparatus and electrical power distribution systems and related equipment for the light, medium, and heavy industrial base nationwide. Shermco specializes in industrial, utilities and wind generation technologies and the associated motors, generators, drives, switchgear and protective equipment.
Founded in 1974 in Dallas, the company is comprised of two strategic business units; the Machine Services Division and the Engineering Services Division. Shermco's corporate location is in Irving, Texas, with service centers in Angleton, Austin, Cedar Rapids, Columbus, Des Moines, Houston, Minneapolis, Omaha, Port Arthur, San Antonio, Sweetwater, and Tulsa. Shermco Industries Canada is based in Regina, Saskatchewan, with service centers in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. Shermco Industries has over 1200 full-time employees.
The company is a member in good standing with the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA), American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Professional Electrical Apparatus Recyclers League (PEARL), and the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA). Shermco is also a six time recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work' award, recognized by the Austin Business Journal as well as the Dallas Business Journal. For more information about Shermco Industries, visit www.shermco.com