Shermco Industries

Relay Technician - 1-Year Term, 7/7 Rotation

Shermco Industries$114K — $156K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Electrical, instrumentation, power systems, or protection and control background required.
  • Experience with protective relays, control circuits, and electrical distribution equipment.
  • NETA certification, PSE, or related technical certification is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of electrical safety practices and documentation requirements.
  • Previous experience in heavy industrial electrical environments preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Test, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain protective relays and electrical systems.
  • Perform calibration, functional testing, and power system troubleshooting.
  • Work with various electrical equipment including switchgear and transformers.
  • Document field reports and service records accurately.
  • Support planned maintenance, outages, and corrective maintenance tasks.
  • Adhere to all safety and regulatory compliance standards.
  • Coordinate with client representatives and site teams to ensure effective execution.

Benefits

  • Full-time 1-year term position with a leading electrical services provider.
  • Embedded site assignment that supports critical industrial power infrastructure.
  • Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
  • Travel costs covered to the Albian site from Calgary or Edmonton.
Full Job Description
Overview

Location: Embedded onsite at client site - Albian (Northern Alberta)Travel Hub: Calgary or Edmonton, AlbertaSchedule: 7 days on/7 days off rotationEmployment Type: Full-Time, 1-Year TermCompany: Shermco Industries Canada Inc.

 

We are currently seeking a Relay Technician to support a client site in Albian (Northern Alberta) on a full-time, 1-year term assignment. This role will be embedded onsite at the client location and will support protection, control, relay testing, troubleshooting, and electrical power system maintenance activities.

 

Job Summary

The Relay Technician will be responsible for testing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting protective relay systems and related electrical equipment at the client’s site in Albian. This position requires strong technical knowledge of protection and control systems, safe work practices, and the ability to work effectively in an industrial site environment.

 

This role follows a 7 days on/7 days off shift rotation. Travel to the Albian site will be arranged from either Calgary or Edmonton. Eligible travel costs are covered from Calgary or Edmonton to the client site; candidates are responsible for their own travel to Calgary or Edmonton.

Responsibilities
  • Test, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain protective relays, controls, and associated electrical systems.
  • Perform relay calibration, functional testing, commissioning support, and power system troubleshooting.
  • Work with low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical equipment, including switchgear, breakers, transformers, and control systems.
  • Complete accurate field documentation, test reports, and service records in accordance with Shermco and client requirements.
  • Support planned maintenance, outage work, commissioning, and corrective maintenance activities.
  • Follow all Shermco, client, site-specific, provincial, and federal safety requirements.
  • Work closely with client representatives, Shermco leadership, and site teams to ensure safe and reliable execution of work.
  • Maintain tools, test equipment, PPE, and work areas in a clean, safe, and professional manner.
Qualifications
  • Electrical, instrumentation, power systems, or protection and control background required.
  • Experience testing and troubleshooting protective relays, control circuits, switchgear, breakers, transformers, and power distribution equipment.
  • NETA certification, PSE, Electrical Engineering Technology diploma, Journeyperson Electrician ticket, or related technical certification is considered an asset.
  • Strong understanding of electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout, test procedures, and field documentation requirements.

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience in industrial, utility, oil and gas, mining, or heavy industrial electrical environments.
  • Ability to work a 7/7 rotation at a client site in Albian, Alberta for the duration of the 1-year term.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while embedded at a client location.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to meet site access, pre-employment, drug and alcohol, and fit-for-duty requirements.

Shift, Travel, and Work Location

  • This is a full-time, 1-year term position embedded at a client site in Albian, Alberta. The role follows a 7 days on/7 days off rotation, with shift hours determined by site and project requirements.
  • Travel to site will be coordinated from either Calgary or Edmonton. Eligible travel costs are covered from Calgary or Edmonton. Candidates are responsible for their own travel to Calgary or Edmonton.

Working Conditions

This role is performed in an industrial client site environment and may involve working around energized and de-energized electrical equipment, outdoor conditions, high-voltage systems, and active operations. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a safety-sensitive environment and complying with all site access, PPE, and safety requirements.

 

What We Offer

  • Full-time 1-year term opportunity with a leading electrical services provider.
  • Embedded site assignment supporting critical industrial power infrastructure.
  • Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and business requirements.
  • Travel coverage from Calgary or Edmonton to the Albian client site, in accordance with project requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pay RangeCAD $55.00 - CAD $75.00 /Hr.

About Shermco Industries

Shermco Industries is a leading provider of electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services for industrial and commercial customers. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas and has been in business since 1974. Shermco Industries has a team of highly trained technicians who are equipped with the latest tools and technology to provide fast and reliable service. The company's services include electrical testing, maintenance, and repair, as well as training and consulting. Shermco Industries is committed to providing its customers with the highest level of service and quality.
Learn more about Shermco Industries
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1974
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million
NASDAQ

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