About the Role
Shermco Industries is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Senior Transformer Field Service Technician to support field operations across Canada and USA. This role is ideal for an experienced technician with strong expertise in transformer maintenance, oil processing, and field diagnostics who thrives in a travel-based, hands-on environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of power and distribution transformers
- Identify and repair oil leaks; replace gaskets, seals, and related components
- Repair or replace radiators, bushings, and auxiliary transformer components
- Conduct internal transformer inspections and perform maintenance on load tap changers (LTCs)
- Operate vacuum dehydration and oil processing systems, including filtration, reclamation, and replacement
- Execute transformer vacuum fill and assemblies
- Perform electrical testing Neta ATS and MTS standard
- Support commissioning, preventive maintenance, and outage response activities
- Maintain accurate service documentation and reports using digital tools (e.g., PowerDB)
- Follow all company, client, and regulatory safety procedures and standards
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Post-secondary technical training preferred (Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Red Seal Electrician, Industrial Mechanic/Millwright, Motor Winder, or related trade/technical background considered an asset)
- 5+ years of related transformer field service experience
- Strong knowledge of transformer maintenance practices and oil processing
- Proven experience performing internal inspections and repairs of transformers
- Experience with vacuum filling, oil handling, and transformer assembly
- Familiarity with electrical test equipment
- NETA Certification (Level II–IV) or equivalent Canadian experience/ability to obtain certification is preferred
- Proficiency with basic computer applications (MS Excel, email, reporting tools); PowerDB experience an asset
- Valid Canadian driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances (e.g., background check, site access)
- Valid passport; TWIC card considered an asset (for cross-border work)
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing (where permitted by law and job site requirements)
- Physically capable of lifting up to 34 kg (75 lbs), climbing, crawling, and working in industrial environments
- Able to work extended hours, overtime, and on-call rotations, including weekends/holidays as needed
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical/fit-for-duty assessment
Skills
- Transformer maintenance
- Oil processing
- Field diagnostics
- Transformer inspection
- Transformer testing
- Transformer troubleshooting
- Transformer repair
- Oil leak identification and repair
- Gasket and seal replacement
- Radiator and bushing repair/replacement
- Load tap changer (LTC) maintenance
- Vacuum dehydration systems operation
- Oil processing systems operation
- Oil filtration
- Oil reclamation
- Oil replacement
- Transformer vacuum fill
- Transformer assembly
- Electrical testing (NETA ATS and MTS standard)
- Commissioning support
- Preventive maintenance support
- Outage response support
- Service documentation and reporting
- MS Excel
- Reporting tools
- PowerDB
Location
- Canada
- USA
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Field-based
Experience Level
- 5+ years of related transformer field service experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
- Post-secondary technical training preferred
Salary/Compensations
- CAD $60.00 - CAD $80.00 /Hr.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned with Canadian industry benchmarks
- Overtime eligibility
- Travel-related allowances
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, etc.)
- Ongoing training, certifications, and career development opportunities
- Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects across North America
About the Company
- Shermco Industries is a leading provider of electrical testing, engineering, maintenance, and repair services.
Equal Opportunity
- Shermco Industries is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable Canadian employment and human rights legislation.
