Senior Field Service Technician – Electrical Power Systems
Posted 22hrs ago
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Senior Field Service Technician responsible for electrical testing and commissioning across Manitoba and the US. Working hands-on with complex power systems and mentoring junior technicians.
Responsibilities:
- Perform testing, inspection, maintenance, commissioning, and troubleshooting of low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems, including equipment up to 600 kV
- Test and maintain transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays, cables, meters, automatic transfer switches, and related power system equipment
- Conduct electrical testing such as TTR, Doble, insulation resistance, power factor, VLF, Tan Delta, DC hipot, relay testing, and meter calibration
- Support start-ups, shutdowns, emergency response work, and commissioning of critical electrical systems
- Accurately collect, analyze, document, and report test results using digital reporting tools
- Provide technical support, guidance, and mentorship to junior technicians and field team members
- Follow Shermco, customer, site-specific, provincial, federal, and cross-border safety requirements
- Travel to customer sites across Manitoba, Canada, and the United States as required
Requirements:
- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on electrical testing, field service, commissioning, or power systems maintenance experience
- Electrical Engineering Technology diploma, Electrical Power & Controls education, Journeyperson Electrician certification, or equivalent field experience
- Experience with switchgear, transformers, substations, breakers, protective relays, cables, and power distribution systems
- NETA Certification Level II–IV is considered a strong asset
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and reporting software; PowerDB experience is an asset
- Valid driver’s licence with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to travel approximately 50% and meet applicable cross-border travel requirements for U.S. assignments
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with overtime opportunities administered in accordance with applicable Manitoba employment standards and company policy
- Comprehensive benefits, RRSP company matching, and paid time off/vacation entitlements
- Technical, safety, and career development training, including certification support
- Company-provided PPE, FR/AF workwear, specialty tools, and annual boot allowance
















