General Manager – P&C Operations

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General Manager overseeing electrical operations for Shermco Industries, managing field teams and business performance in Canada. Ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction through effective leadership with up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily service delivery across electrical testing, commissioning, protection & control systems, and maintenance services
  • Ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Shermco and industry standards
  • Lead scheduling, dispatch, and workforce utilization across technicians, engineers, and specialists
  • Ensure consistency in documentation, QA/QC processes, and field execution standards
  • Support successful project delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and client requirements are met
  • Provide subject matter leadership in protection and control systems, including commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and system integration
  • Support development and standardization of P&C procedures, practices, and documentation
  • Oversee quality and technical accuracy of relay testing, settings verification, and system validation
  • Mentor and develop technical staff in protection & control competencies
  • Ensure compliance with NETA, CSA, utility standards, and client-specific requirements
  • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, engineers, and field personnel
  • Drive workforce planning, recruitment, and succession strategies in partnership with HR
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and high performance
  • Conduct performance management, training, and career development planning
  • Support technical capability growth, particularly in protection & control disciplines
  • Ensure full compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations and Shermco safety programs
  • Enforce adherence to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA standards, and NETA guidelines
  • Lead safety initiatives, audits, incident investigations, and prevention programs
  • Own and manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance of operations
  • Monitor key metrics including utilization, job costing, margins, and productivity
  • Identify and implement cost optimization and revenue growth strategies
  • Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent, high-quality service delivery
  • Support complex project execution, issue resolution, and escalation management
  • Ensure all work meets contractual obligations and exceeds client expectations
  • Partner with Sales to support business development and client retention efforts
  • Partner with Safety, HR, Finance, Engineering, and Sales teams to support business objectives
  • Align workforce capacity with project demand and strategic growth initiatives
  • Drive integration of systems, tools, and processes across the organization
  • Escalate risks, resource gaps, and operational challenges as needed

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of experience in electrical services, power systems, or industrial operations
  • Strong experience in protection & control systems, including relay testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
  • Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary field teams and business operations
  • Demonstrated experience with P&L management, budgeting, and operational performance oversight
  • Strong knowledge of WorkSafeBC, Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA standards, and NETA practices
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Experience in workforce planning, scheduling, and large-scale project coordination
  • Ability to operate effectively in a remote leadership role with frequent travel (up to 50%)

Benefits:

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Drug-Free Workplace