Field Service Supervisor

Shermco; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical services is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to supervise and perform maintenance on various electrical systems. This role involves fieldwork across North America, with responsibilities including testing, troubleshooting, and leading a team of technicians. The successful candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and significant experience in power systems, demonstrating excellent technical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant power systems testing & maintenance experience.
• NETA Certification or equivalent skills/experience to become NETA Certified.
• Must have a valid driver's license and able to maintain a clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor technicians, performing electrical testing, repair, and maintenance.
• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot electrical systems; perform maintenance on substation equipment.
• Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions and evaluate system performance.

Skills

Organization

Time Management

Negotiation

Leadership

Technical Skills

Analytical Skills

Numerical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Degree in Electrical Engineering

PSE designation

Red Seal Journeyman Electrician

Job description

• Supervise and mentor other technicians and help grow the office
• Work in the field as a Technician performing electrical testing, repair and maintenance
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage (to 500kV) electrical systems, and moderately complex relay calibration and power metering, including : Power transformer testing (Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance) Testing both electro-mechanical and solid-state relays Cable testing (Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hipot) Automatic transfer switch troubleshooting Low, Medium and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing
• Perform maintenance and repair work on substation equipment
• Repair, replace and clean equipment and components including circuit breakers, brushes and commutators
• Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring and control systems
• Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, and to evaluate effects of systems notifications
• Frequently travel to and perform field work at customer's industrial and commercial sites throughout the local and regional area; periodically travel to job locations throughout North America
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner

Qualifications :

• A Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, degree in Electrical Engineering, PSE designation, or Red Seal Journeyman Electrician
• 8+ years of relevant power systems testing & maintenance experience
• Supervisory skills and experience desired
• NETA Certification or equivalent skills / experience to become NETA Certified
• Prefer OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR / First Aid / BBP / AED training; training on each can be provided by Shermco.
• Must be willing to relocate to Vancouver for the period of time this position requires
• Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures
• Must have a valid driver's license and able to maintain a clean abstract

Other Requirements :

• Excellent organization, time management and negotiation skills
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Exceptional technical, analytical and numerical skills
• Team player who will be committed to success of the team and organization
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills