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Shermco

Electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services

Field Service Technician 1

Full-TimeDeadline 7/22/27
$22 - $33.03/hr
Entry
Sweetwater, TX, USA
In PersonMust travel overnight up to 80% of the time; minimum travel requirement is 40%.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • A diploma or certification in Wind Turbine Technology, a strong electrical background, or honorable discharge from the military.
  • Willingness to travel overnight up to 80% of the time and at least 40% overall.
  • Ability and willingness to climb and work at or above 300 feet in all weather conditions, including extreme cold and heat, for extended periods while following strict safety guidelines inside and outside wind turbines.
  • Ability to read drawings, prints, and schematics and use multimeters, amp clamps, basic electrical test equipment, and torque tools.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and fluently in English verbally and in writing.
  • Weight must not exceed 285 pounds; ability to lift up to 75 pounds, walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment and periodic unannounced drug tests, a criminal background check, drug and alcohol screening, and a fit-for-duty physical exam.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to maintain a good driving record.
Responsibilities
  • Inspect, test, and recondition electric motors and generators up to 13.2 kV in wind towers and industrial sites.
  • Install and remove electric motors and generators at customer locations.
  • Service and repair up-tower wind generator electrical components.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions in variable-pitch and variable-speed turbines.
  • Perform mechanical repairs on drive train components and remove and replace generators, motors, gearboxes, rotor assemblies, and blades.
  • Conduct surge, insulation power factor, and high-potential testing.
  • Perform alignment, precision balancing, calibration, scheduled cleaning, predictive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and repair.
  • Collect vibration data and perform vibration analysis using an analyzer such as CSI.
  • Occasionally replace components on cranes and change bearings on gearboxes and generators.
  • Periodically replace or repair breakers and hydraulic pitch systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • One year of mechanical or electrical career experience.
  • Training in a TRACTEL or ENSA rescue device; training may be provided by Shermco.

About the company

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 is expanding into data centers, semiconductors, healthcare, and water/wastewater through PQE.
  • Revelio Labs showed 1,799 employees in March 2026, up 11.8% from 2023.
  • Shermco listed 209 active job openings in 2026, signaling ongoing operational expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Blackstone ownership since October 2025 pressures Shermco for bolt-ons and faster integration.
  • Shermco depends on scarce NETA technicians; turnover would stall commissioning backlogs.
  • A 2026 slowdown in data-center capex would hit PQE and Shermco’s expansion thesis.

What makes Shermco unique

  • Shermco sells NETA-certified field testing, engineering, and commissioning across 41 North American service centers.
  • Blackstone bought Shermco on October 27, 2025, backing aggressive add-on acquisition execution.
  • PQE’s March 11, 2026 acquisition strengthened Central Texas power-systems engineering and data-center capabilities.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Training Programs
  • Professional Certification Support

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

11%
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.