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Shermco

Electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services

E/1 Commissioning Supervisor

Full-TimeDeadline 11/1/26
CA$55 - CA$62.62/hr+ RRSP company matching
Mid
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
In Person7/7 or 14/14 rotation with 12-hour workdays; camp accommodations provided while on rotation.
Electrical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Red Seal Interprovincial Journeyperson Electrician Certificate.
  • Red Seal Instrumentation Technician Certificate or Technologist Diploma.
  • Electrical Engineer, Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or Electrical Engineering Technologist qualification.
  • Previous experience in project coordination-based roles.
  • Previous experience commissioning electrical and instrumentation systems.
  • A valid driver's license and clean driving abstract are required.
Responsibilities
  • Direct the safe and efficient execution of work conducted by the E/I Commissioning team at the BHP Jansen project, focusing on execution planning in collaboration with the Project Manager and client representatives.
  • Coordinate and direct day-to-day planned activities and work-scope assignments for Electrical Leads and commissioning crews.
  • Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the daily activities of assigned commissioning crews.
  • Coach and mentor team members to support individual and team performance improvements.
  • Promote Shermco core values, Shermco Life Critical Safety Actions, Shermco organizational key results, and customer core values.
  • Perform BHP Field Leadership (FLEX) and Shermco PSR activities to meet internal and external key performance indicators for the Electrical Supervisor position.
  • Work with and assist managers and/or Project Managers in managing deliverables.
  • Distribute work packages and scope assignments to Electrical Leads and receive their progress reports.
  • Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate activities according to project scope and timeline.
  • Assist in planning project timelines, milestones, and deliverables using appropriate tools.
  • Prepare for and attend internal and external meetings as required or requested.
  • Participate in smart completions compliance, quality assurance/quality control, and project document-control activities.
  • Provide mechanisms for tracking project progress and reporting to managers and/or Project Managers.
  • Resolve site issues related to assigned crews and establish measures to improve productivity.
  • Coordinate and facilitate site crew meetings and participate in a leadership capacity.
  • Ensure safety incidents and near misses are accurately documented within 24 hours, communicate the importance of timely documentation to Electrical Leads and crews, and encourage safe work practices and behaviors.
  • Ensure client satisfaction throughout the assigned project and work to resolve customer concerns or issues.
  • Foster positive, long-term relationships with clients.
  • Work around energized power and control equipment.
  • Determine appropriate material selections.
  • Maintain records of scope information, reports, and quality documentation.
  • Perform duties to the competency level normally expected of an E/I Commissioning Supervisor.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in potash mine projects is considered an asset.

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.