Senior Field Services Technician - Electrical Testing

Kibbi; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 143,270,000 - 157,046,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Shermco Canada is seeking a Field Services Technician IV, Electrical Testing to lead comprehensive testing and commissioning on electrical distribution systems across Manitoba. The role requires independent work, mentoring of junior technicians, and on-call availability for outage responses.

Candidates should have a Diploma in electrical engineering technology and NETA III/IV or equivalent experience, with strong knowledge of protective relays and high-voltage equipment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in electrical engineering technology or related technical discipline; equivalent combination may be considered.
• At least five years of progressive experience testing, maintaining, commissioning, or troubleshooting electrical power distribution systems.
• NETA Level III or IV certification or equivalent electrical-testing experience; candidates working toward certification may be considered.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical testing procedures, equipment, components, and safety practices.
• Experience with protective relays, transformers, switchgear, cables, and control systems.
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience leading field assignments and mentoring technicians.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and test-data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical testing, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, start-up, and commissioning on LV, MV, and HV systems.
• Test and troubleshoot transformers using Doble, turns ratio, insulation resistance, power factor, and other methods.
• Test, calibrate, and troubleshoot protective relays and complex protection schemes.
• Perform testing on instrument transformers, cables, switchgear, breakers, and metering equipment.
• Conduct advanced cable testing (VLF, Tan Delta, power factor, DC hipotential).
• Analyze test results and provide actionable recommendations.
• Review data, reports, and commissioning records for accuracy.
• Support job planning, hazard assessments, and field execution strategies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians.
• Collaborate with customers and project teams to complete assignments safely.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Field leadership

Mentoring

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma in electrical engineering technology

Tools

PowerDB

Doble equipment

Protective relay testing tools

Job description

Shermco Canada is seeking a Field Services Technician IV, Electrical Testing to lead comprehensive testing and commissioning on electrical distribution systems across Manitoba. The role requires independent work, mentoring of junior technicians, and on-call availability for outage responses.

Candidates should have a Diploma in electrical engineering technology and NETA III/IV or equivalent experience, with strong knowledge of protective relays and high-voltage equipment.