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Shermco

Electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services

Circuit Breaker Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026Deadline 9/17/27
$25 - $35/hr
Mid
Irving, TX, USA
In PersonTravel around 20% of the time, including occasional overnight job-site visits.
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Previous experience rebuilding, repairing, and retrofitting circuit breakers is required.
  • Must be able to remain drug-free and pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
  • Must pass an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check and acceptable background and drug and alcohol screening.
  • Must be physically fit to crawl, climb, stand, walk, and lift up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Must be able to pass a fit-for-duty physical exam.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, including occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
  • Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
  • Must be willing to travel around 20% of the time.
Responsibilities
  • Work on low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers, including equipment from GE, Westinghouse, Powell, ABB, ITE, and other manufacturers.
  • Occasionally travel overnight to job sites for on-site breaker testing and repair.
  • Troubleshoot, rebuild, retrofit, test, and repair low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear, including teardown and assembly of breakers, contactors, related switchgear, and electrical apparatus.
  • Work with high-voltage switchgear up to 3000A, SF-6 vacuum circuit breakers ATS, 13.8kV, 60Hz and 11kV, 50Hz.
  • Work with medium-voltage switchgear up to 3100A, vacuum circuit breakers ATS, 15.5kV, 4.16kV, 60Hz and 6/6kV, 50Hz.
  • Work with low-voltage switchgear up to 3000A, air circuit breakers ATS, 480V, 60Hz and 400V, 50Hz.
Desired Qualifications
  • Electro-mechanical training from a trade school, apprenticeship, or armed services.
  • Experience with 480V to 15KV circuit breakers.
  • PEARL breaker certification.
  • Testing skills and understanding of fundamental electrical and mechanical testing procedures.
  • Experience at an original equipment manufacturer breaker manufacturer.
  • Mechanical skills and experience with industrial mechanical engines, pneumatics, hydraulics, or diesel equipment.
  • Working knowledge of power systems, power circuit breakers, and other switchgear apparatus.
  • Experience using tools and testing equipment, including Megger, digital multimeter, Hi-Pot tester, oil dielectric strength tester, multiamps relay tester, primary and secondary injection set, cable fault detector, and oscilloscope.
  • Experience reading and interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams.

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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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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