Senior Field Technologist
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About the role
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Field Engineer/Technicians
Location: Work Travel required in Canada & the USA)
Company: Shermco Canada
About Shermco Canada
Shermco Canada is a trusted leader in electrical testing, engineering, and maintenance services. We support industrial and commercial clients across Manitoba by ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of their power systems. Our team is committed to technical excellence, safety, and continuous development. At Shermco, you’ll join a collaborative environment where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and every project has real impact.
Position Overview
We’re actively hiring Field Engineers/Technicians who are ready to hit the ground running. If you thrive on hands-on work, enjoy solving complex electrical problems, and want exposure to industrial- and utility-scale projects, this is your chance to join a growing team that rewards skill, reliability, and initiative.
Responsibilities
Perform testing, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of low, medium, and high voltage systems (up to 600 kV) Conduct transformer testing (TTR, Doble, insulation resistance, power factor) Test protective relays (electromechanical & digital) and calibrate power meters Perform cable testing (VLF, Tan Delta, DC Hipot, power factor) Inspect and test switchgear, breakers, and automatic transfer switches Support start-ups and commissioning of critical electrical systems Respond to urgent customer service calls on a rotating on-call schedule Accurately collect, document, and analyze test data Travel to customer sites across Manitoba (and occasionally out of province)
Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years of hands-on electrical testing experience, including switchgear, transformers, and protection systems Electrical Engineering Technology diploma, Electrical Power & Controls degree, or equivalent hands-on experience NETA Certification (I–IV) is highly desired Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex electrical environments Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Excel, and reporting software (PowerDB a plus) Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and adherence to electrical safety procedures Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage priorities, and handle emergency calls Flexible and reliable, with the ability to travel (~50%) and work overtime as needed Physically capable of performing field work, including lifting (up to 34 kg / 75 lbs), climbing, and working in various environments
Why Join Shermco Canada
Competitive pay with overtime opportunities Paid training & certification support Career growth into senior technical or leadership roles Work with cutting-edge electrical testing equipment on high-impact projects Supportive team culture and strong safety focus Opportunities to work across diverse industrial and utility sites
Equal Opportunity Employer
Shermco Canada is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with Manitoba human rights legislation.
Pay Range
CAD $50.00 - CAD $55.00 /Hr.
Not the right fit? Search for Field Technologist jobs in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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 Field Technologist
Top Benefits
About the role
Overview
Field Engineer/Technicians
Location: Work Travel required in Canada & the USA)
Company: Shermco Canada
About Shermco Canada
Shermco Canada is a trusted leader in electrical testing, engineering, and maintenance services. We support industrial and commercial clients across Manitoba by ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of their power systems. Our team is committed to technical excellence, safety, and continuous development. At Shermco, you’ll join a collaborative environment where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and every project has real impact.
Position Overview
We’re actively hiring Field Engineers/Technicians who are ready to hit the ground running. If you thrive on hands-on work, enjoy solving complex electrical problems, and want exposure to industrial- and utility-scale projects, this is your chance to join a growing team that rewards skill, reliability, and initiative.
Responsibilities
Perform testing, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of low, medium, and high voltage systems (up to 600 kV) Conduct transformer testing (TTR, Doble, insulation resistance, power factor) Test protective relays (electromechanical & digital) and calibrate power meters Perform cable testing (VLF, Tan Delta, DC Hipot, power factor) Inspect and test switchgear, breakers, and automatic transfer switches Support start-ups and commissioning of critical electrical systems Respond to urgent customer service calls on a rotating on-call schedule Accurately collect, document, and analyze test data Travel to customer sites across Manitoba (and occasionally out of province)
Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years of hands-on electrical testing experience, including switchgear, transformers, and protection systems Electrical Engineering Technology diploma, Electrical Power & Controls degree, or equivalent hands-on experience NETA Certification (I–IV) is highly desired Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex electrical environments Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Excel, and reporting software (PowerDB a plus) Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and adherence to electrical safety procedures Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage priorities, and handle emergency calls Flexible and reliable, with the ability to travel (~50%) and work overtime as needed Physically capable of performing field work, including lifting (up to 34 kg / 75 lbs), climbing, and working in various environments
Why Join Shermco Canada
Competitive pay with overtime opportunities Paid training & certification support Career growth into senior technical or leadership roles Work with cutting-edge electrical testing equipment on high-impact projects Supportive team culture and strong safety focus Opportunities to work across diverse industrial and utility sites
Equal Opportunity Employer
Shermco Canada is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with Manitoba human rights legislation.
Pay Range
CAD $50.00 - CAD $55.00 /Hr.
Not the right fit? Search for Field Technologist jobs in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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