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Shermco Industries

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1974

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

Shermco Industries is a digital marketing agency based in Hiawatha, Iowa, specializing in a wide array of services including digital advertising, website design, e-commerce development, social media marketing, and media production. They focus on creating effective marketing strategies tailored to the unique needs of their clients across various industries, with a commitment to enhancing brand visibility and driving growth. Their expertise also extends to graphic design, event production, and content creation, making them a versatile partner for businesses seeking comprehensive marketing solutions.

📋 Description

• Lead the installation, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of protection and control systems, including protective relays, digital fault recorders, RTUs, PLC systems, communication processors, and telecom equipment • Perform advanced field testing on transmission systems, buses, transformers, breakers, generation assets, feeders, reactors, and capacitor banks • Configure, test, and commission advanced relay systems, including SEL relay families such as 311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487, 587, and 787, as well as GE Multilin relays such as C30, D60, L90, T60, and related platforms • Support SCADA, RTU, telecommunications, and substation automation upgrades, ensuring accurate configuration, reliable integration, and strong system performance • Interpret and validate protection schemes, relay settings, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, schematics, logic diagrams, and configuration files • Troubleshoot complex field issues, identify technical discrepancies, and implement practical solutions that support safe, reliable project delivery • Provide field leadership to junior and intermediate team members, including mentorship, technical guidance, and support with safe work practices • Act as a key client-facing technical resource during field assignments, maintaining clear communication and a professional service approach • Prepare accurate test reports, commissioning documentation, deficiency notes, and project closeout records in alignment with client and company expectations • Promote Shermco’s safety-first culture by following all applicable safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

🎯 Requirements

• 7 to 15 years of progressive field experience in protection and controls, substation commissioning, relay testing, power system testing, or a closely related electrical field services environment • Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Protection and Controls, or a related discipline • Registration or eligibility for registration with ASTTBC or EGBC is considered an asset • NETA Certification, or progress toward certification, is preferred • Advanced hands-on experience with SEL relays is strongly preferred • Experience with GE Multilin relays, including C30, D60, L90, T60, or related platforms, is considered a strong asset • Experience with RTU, SCADA, telecom, and communication platforms such as GE, SEL, Novatech, Telvent, Cooper, or similar systems • Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, protection schemes, relay settings, wiring diagrams, and commissioning documentation • Proven ability to lead field work, support project execution, mentor others, and communicate effectively with clients and internal teams • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills • Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel regularly to client sites across British Columbia • Legally authorized to work in Canada.

🏖️ Benefits

• Hourly plus applicable overtime • Benefits • Company programs