Shermco

Shermco

Electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services

Field Service Technician - Electrical Testing

Full-TimeDeadline 7/29/27
$31.78 - $47.64/hr
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Columbus, OH, USA
In Person

Requires at least 40% travel, including local/regional driving and periodic overnight travel.

No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be able to drive daily locally or regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.
  • An Associate’s degree from an accredited two-year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls, or an Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college, is preferred; similar military experience and training may be considered.
  • Must hold NETA Certification level I, II, III, or IV, or a similar certification, as desired.
  • Must have at least two years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing and troubleshooting.
  • Must have PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel; PowerDB experience is a plus.
  • Must work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, including occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
  • Must be drug-free and pass required pre-employment and periodic drug tests.
  • Must pass an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.
  • Must be physically able to crawl, climb, stand, walk, and lift up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, and pass a fit-for-duty physical examination.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
  • Must be willing to travel at least 40%.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Travel to industrial and commercial customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up activities, and collect data for low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems ranging from 480 volts to 600 kilovolts.
  • Perform instrument transformer tests.
  • Perform power transformer testing, including Doble, transformer turns ratio, and insulation resistance testing.
  • Test electro-mechanical and solid-state relays.
  • Perform cable testing, including Tan Delta, power factor, very low frequency, and direct-current hipot testing.
  • Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.
  • Test low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
  • Perform moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
  • Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with PowerDB.
  • OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, CPR, First Aid, bloodborne pathogens, and automated external defibrillator training; training can be provided.

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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6 month growth

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2 year growth

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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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Jun 18th, 2025
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Gryphon Investors
Jun 17th, 2025
Shermco Acquires Eastern High Voltage, Inc.

Shermco acquires Eastern High Voltage, Inc.