Senior Field Protection – Controls Technologist

🕒 July 31

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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 installation, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of protection and control systems • Perform advanced field testing on transmission systems, buses, transformers, breakers, generation assets, feeders, reactors, and capacitor banks • Configure, test, and commission SEL and GE Multilin relay systems • Support SCADA, RTU, telecommunications, and substation automation upgrades • Interpret and validate protection schemes, relay settings, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, schematics, logic diagrams, and configuration files • Troubleshoot complex field issues and implement practical solutions • Provide field leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior and intermediate team members • Act as a client-facing technical resource during field assignments • Prepare test reports, commissioning documentation, deficiency notes, and project closeout records • Follow safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices • Lead complex commissioning, testing, and modernization projects across British Columbia

🎯 Requirements

• 7 to 15 years of progressive field experience in protection and controls, substation commissioning, relay testing, power system testing, or related electrical field services • 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 a strong asset • Experience with RTU, SCADA, telecom, and communication platforms such as GE, SEL, Novatech, Telvent, Cooper, or similar systems • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, protection schemes, relay settings, wiring diagrams, and commissioning documentation • Ability to lead field work, support project execution, mentor others, and communicate with clients and internal teams • 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 compensation plus applicable overtime • Benefits and company programs • Ongoing training • Manufacturer certifications • Opportunities to expand technical capability • Safety-first culture • Inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace • Accommodation available upon request during recruitment and selection