Full-Time

Journeyperson Electrician

Commissioning

Posted on 8/18/2026

Deadline 8/24/26
Shermco

Shermco

1,001-5,000 employees

Electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services

No salary listed

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

In Person

The role requires 7/7 or 14/14 rotational shifts with 12-hour workdays; camp accommodations are provided during rotation.

Category
Building Trades (1)

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Requirements
  • A Red Seal Interprovincial Journeyperson Electrician Certificate is required.
  • Experience working in industrial and/or commercial environments is preferred.
  • Industrial facility safe work qualifications or training are considered an asset.
  • Industrial safety certifications and training are considered an asset.
  • Strong English communication skills are required.
  • A valid driver's license with a clean abstract is required.
Responsibilities
  • Commission electrical systems to support safe, reliable startup and operation.
  • Construct, modify, repair, and test electrical components and systems.
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment.
  • Perform work in industrial environments, including around energized power and control equipment, while maintaining strict safety standards.
  • Mentor, coach, and support electrical apprentices and team members to ensure safe and efficient work execution.
  • Select appropriate materials and ensure installations meet the Canadian Electrical Code and project requirements.
  • Maintain accurate construction, maintenance, and quality documentation.
  • Support Shermco's safety culture through proactive safety reporting, client audits and inspections, and adherence to company policies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Commissioning experience with electrical systems.
  • Experience working in industrial and/or commercial environments.
  • Industrial facility safe work qualifications or training.
  • Industrial safety certifications and training.

Shermco provides electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services across North America for industrial, commercial, and utility clients. Its offerings include rotating machinery service and repair, protection and control testing, commissioning, wind energy services, field services, in-shop services, systems integration, specialty services, disaster recovery, and industry-specific training. The company earns revenue through service contracts, project-based work, and training programs. Shermco uses on-site field work, shop-based repair, and specialized testing and engineering to ensure electrical system reliability and safety. Unlike many competitors, it combines a broad range of services (from rotating machinery to wind energy and disaster recovery) with accreditation by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association and a broad training ecosystem, aiming to be a trusted partner for ongoing electrical maintenance and safety across multiple sectors.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Irving, Texas

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • Shermco acquired Power Quality Engineering on March 11, 2026, expanding Central Texas reach.
  • Revelio estimated 1,799 employees in March 2026, up 11.8% from 2023.
  • Blackstone backed the 2025 Shermco deal, signaling continued capital for acquisitions and growth.

What critics are saying

  • Blackstone ownership intensifies exit pressure after 2025's $1.6 billion purchase agreement.
  • Integration of PQE, Power Test, and other bolt-ons strains service quality and management attention.
  • Any safety failure or major outage liability could cripple trust across utilities, data centers, and industrials.

What makes Shermco unique

  • Shermco spans testing, maintenance, engineering, and commissioning across 40 North America sites.
  • NETA-certified technicians and engineers give Shermco trusted, high-stakes electrical reliability credibility.
  • Its add-on acquisitions deepen regional coverage and technical depth faster than organic expansion.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

10%
Business Wire
Mar 12th, 2026
Shermco Expands Central Texas Leadership with Acquisition of Power Quality Engineering

Shermco Industries, a leading provider of electrical testing, engineering and design, commissioning, maintenance, and repair services, announced today it has...

Dallas Next
Aug 21st, 2025
North Texas Electrical Testing Co. Shermco To Be Acquired by Blackstone in $1.6B Deal

Irving-based Shermco, a leading provider of electrical testing, engineering, maintenance, and repair, is being sold to private equity funds affiliated with New York-based Blackstone (NYSE: BX) in a deal valued at roughly $1.6 billion.

Market Wire News
Aug 21st, 2025
Shermco Sold to Blackstone for $1.6B

Gryphon Investors announced the sale of Shermco to Blackstone for approximately $1.6 billion. Shermco, a leader in electrical testing and maintenance, has seen significant growth under Gryphon's ownership since 2018. Blackstone plans to enhance Shermco's operational efficiencies and support future growth through add-on acquisitions. Harris Williams and Kirkland & Ellis advised on the transaction.

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Jun 18th, 2025
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Gryphon Investors
Jun 17th, 2025
Shermco Acquires Eastern High Voltage, Inc.

Shermco acquires Eastern High Voltage, Inc.