Senior Field Service Technician – Electrical Power Systems

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Conduct testing, inspection, maintenance, commissioning, and troubleshooting of low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems, including equipment rated up to 600 kV.

• Test and maintain transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays, cables, meters, automatic transfer switches, and associated power system equipment.

• Carry out electrical testing such as TTR, Doble, insulation resistance, power factor, VLF, Tan Delta, DC hipot, relay testing, and meter calibration.

• Assist with start-ups, shutdowns, emergency response operations, and commissioning of essential electrical systems.

• Precisely gather, analyze, document, and report test results utilizing digital reporting tools.

• Offer technical support, guidance, and mentorship to junior technicians and members of the field team.

• Adhere to Shermco, customer, site-specific, provincial, federal, and cross-border safety regulations.

• Travel to customer locations throughout Manitoba, Canada, and the United States as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years of practical experience in electrical testing, field service, commissioning, or maintenance of power systems.

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, education in Electrical Power & Controls, Journeyperson Electrician certification, or equivalent work experience.

• Familiarity with switchgear, transformers, substations, breakers, protective relays, cables, and power distribution systems.

• NETA Certification Level II–IV is regarded as a significant advantage.

• Strong skills in troubleshooting, analysis, documentation, and problem-solving.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and reporting software; experience with PowerDB is a plus.

• A valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

• Willingness to travel approximately 50% and comply with relevant cross-border travel requirements for U.S. assignments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities managed in accordance with relevant Manitoba employment standards and company policies.

• Comprehensive benefits package, RRSP company matching, and paid time off/vacation entitlements.

• Technical, safety, and career development training, including support for certifications.

• Company-supplied PPE, FR/AF workwear, specialized tools, and an annual boot allowance.