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Field Engineer/Field Specialist

Burnaby, British Columbia
$28 - $50/Hr
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

Overview Shermco Canada is seeking a Field Engineer/Field Specialist to join our growing team of electrical power system professionals.

The Field Engineer/Field Specialist – Electrical Testing is responsible for performing electrical testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services on electrical power distribution systems and equipment. This role involves working both independently and as part of a professional field services team to ensure all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Typical work includes testing and commissioning low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical equipment; diagnosing system issues; supporting system startups; and providing technical expertise to customers in industrial and commercial environments.

Responsibilities Testing & Diagnostics

  • Perform instrument transformer testing.
  • Conduct power transformer tests, including Doble testing, TTR, insulation resistance, and related diagnostics.
  • Test and troubleshoot both electro-mechanical and solid-state protective relays.
  • Conduct cable testing, including Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, and DC Hipot.
  • Perform low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing.
  • Execute relay calibrations and verify power metering accuracy.

Troubleshooting & Start-Up

  • Diagnose and repair issues with automatic transfer switches (ATS).
  • Support start-up and commissioning of electrical power systems.

On-Call Support

  • Participate in a rotating emergency on-call schedule.
  • Respond promptly to customer emergencies when called.

Qualifications

  • Experience:

  • Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing and troubleshooting.

  • Travel:

  • Must be able to drive locally and regionally on a daily basis.

  • Must be available for periodic overnight travel.

  • Must be willing to travel a minimum of 40%.

  • Education & Training:

  • Associate’s degree in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC) from an accredited 2-year technical college preferred, or

  • Electrical Engineering (EE) degree from an accredited college

  • Certifications:

  • NETA Certification (Level I, II, III, or IV) or similar certification desired.

  • Safety:

  • Must be able to work safely and follow all electrical safety procedures.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Pay Range USD $28.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr.

About Shermco Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
1001-5000

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