Full-Time
Senior Transformer Technician
Field Service
Posted on 8/18/2026
Shermco
1,001-5,000 employees
Electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services
Compensation Overview
CA$50 - CA$70/hr
Regina, SK, Canada
In Person
Travel to client sites across Canada and the United States is required, up to 80%.
Bachelor's
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- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- At least 5 years of related transformer field service experience is required.
- Strong knowledge of transformer maintenance practices and oil processing is required.
- Proven experience performing internal transformer inspections and repairs is required.
- Experience with vacuum filling, oil handling, and transformer assembly is required.
- Familiarity with electrical test equipment is required.
- Basic computer application proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, email, and reporting tools, is required.
- A valid Canadian driver's license with a clean driving record is required.
- The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances, such as background checks and site access clearances.
- A valid passport is required.
- The candidate must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing where permitted by law and required by the job site.
- The candidate must be physically capable of lifting up to 34 kilograms (75 pounds), climbing, crawling, and working in industrial environments.
- The candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment medical or fit-for-duty assessment.
- The candidate must be able to work extended hours, overtime, and on-call rotations, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Perform inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of power and distribution transformers.
- Identify and repair oil leaks and replace gaskets, seals, and related components.
- Repair or replace radiators, bushings, and auxiliary transformer components.
- Conduct internal transformer inspections and perform maintenance on load tap changers.
- Operate vacuum dehydration and oil processing systems, including filtration, reclamation, and replacement.
- Execute transformer vacuum filling and transformer assemblies.
- Perform electrical testing according to NETA ATS and MTS standards.
- Support commissioning, preventive maintenance, and outage response activities.
- Maintain accurate service documentation and reports using digital tools such as PowerDB.
- Follow company, client, and regulatory safety procedures and standards.
- Travel to client sites across Canada and the United States, up to 80%.
- Post-secondary technical training in Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology is preferred.
- A Red Seal Electrician, Industrial Mechanic/Millwright, Motor Winder, or related trade or technical background is considered an asset.
- NETA Certification at Level II–IV or equivalent Canadian experience, or the ability to obtain certification, is preferred.
- Experience with PowerDB is an asset.
- A TWIC card is considered an asset.
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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Blackstone agreed August 21, 2025 to buy Shermco for $1.6 billion.
- Shermco launched a data-center platform on July 23, 2026, targeting commissioning work.
- Management keeps buying specialists; EHV and PQE broaden regional reach and skills.
What critics are saying
- Blackstone ownership pressures Shermco to hit acquisition targets and margin expansion by 2027.
- The March 2026 PQE and 2025 EHV deals create integration risk across Texas operations.
- A major grid-safety failure would destroy trust and erase long-term utility contracts.
What makes Shermco unique
- NETA accreditation and 600 technicians across 40 North American service centers create scale.
- Shermco bundles testing, maintenance, commissioning, and repair for utilities, industry, and data centers.
- Its March 11, 2026 Power Quality Engineering deal deepens data-center engineering depth.
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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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