Senior Field Protection & Controls Lead (BC)

Shermco Industries, Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Shermco Canada is seeking a Senior Field Protection & Controls Technologist to lead field execution across British Columbia. This hands-on role focuses on commissioning, testing, relay work, and SCADA/RTU integration, with field leadership and strong client service.

You will mentor junior staff, deliver high-quality results, and maintain safety standards while interfacing with utilities, generation facilities and industrial clients.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of field experience in protection and controls.
• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Protection and Controls, or related discipline.
• ASTTBC/EGBC registration is an asset.
• NETA certification preferred.
• Experience with SEL and GE Multilin relays.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protection and control systems.
• Perform advanced field testing on transmission assets.
• Configure and commission SEL and GE Multilin relays.
• Support SCADA/RTU upgrades and integration.
• Interpret protection schemes and relay settings; read one-line diagrams.
• Mentor junior staff and lead field work; ensure safe delivery.
• Provide client-facing technical support and accurate reports.

Skills

Protection & Controls

Field leadership

Client communication

Troubleshooting

Technical mentoring

Education

Electrical/Power Systems degree

Tools

SEL relays

GE Multilin relays

RTU/SCADA

Job description

Shermco Canada is seeking a Senior Field Protection & Controls Technologist to lead field execution across British Columbia. This hands-on role focuses on commissioning, testing, relay work, and SCADA/RTU integration, with field leadership and strong client service.

You will mentor junior staff, deliver high-quality results, and maintain safety standards while interfacing with utilities, generation facilities and industrial clients.