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Shermco

Electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services

Journeyman Electrician

Full-TimeDeadline 4/1/27
$32 - $45/hr
Mid
Rio Rancho, NM, USA
In PersonTravel to customer sites is 75%, with regular overnight travel.
Building TradesElectrical
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A Journeyman Electrician license is required.
  • At least 4 years of industrial electrical field experience is required; power and control systems experience is preferred.
  • Ability to work safely and contribute to a safety-focused team.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
  • Willingness to learn and work hands-on in the field alongside engineers and field technicians.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within a team, and flexibility to assist in other technical disciplines.
  • Ability to use basic hand and power tools, ladders, and manlifts.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work out of town with regular overnight travel.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Ability to pass a fit-for-duty physical exam when required.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check; offers are conditioned on acceptable background-check and drug-and-alcohol-screening results.
  • Valid driver's license and a good driving record that can be maintained.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa or work permit.
  • Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English.
Responsibilities
  • Read, interpret, and understand installation details, layout drawings, and other drawings and documents associated with construction packages.
  • Complete assigned tasks in accordance with construction project specifications.
  • Install, commission, and maintain power, instrumentation, process controls, and SCADA equipment.
  • Perform mechanical and electrical installation of control panels and instrumentation, including rigid, EMT, and PVC-coated rigid conduit; service, feeders, and branch circuits; controls, fiber, and network cabling; stainless tubing and instrumentation; and service equipment, MCCs, and panelboards.
  • Perform field wiring of control panels and instrumentation.
  • Perform routine and emergency maintenance on power, instrumentation, and control systems.
  • Provide technical expertise and support for troubleshooting power and control systems.
  • Coordinate repair, testing, and installation of power and control systems.
  • Demonstrate safety as a personal core value.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and protocols.
Desired Qualifications
  • Power and control systems experience is preferred.
  • Strong personal commitment to safety is strongly preferred.

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.