Posted 18 days ago
Journeyman Electrician - Utilities
@ Shermco Industries, Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Shermco Industries is hiring a Journeyperson Electrician for utilities project work at a client worksite in Saskatchewan, open to candidates across Western Canada. The role covers utility construction, maintenance and repairs on rotational schedules of 10 to 12 hour shifts. The posting states paid travel time, overtime after eight hours per weekday, and a company-matched RRSP.
Responsibilities:
- Perform utility construction, maintenance and repairs
- Work safely around energized power and control equipment
- Interpret drawings and specifications for installations
- Maintain construction and inspection documentation
- Mentor apprentices and team members
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal or Interprovincial Journeyperson Electrician certification
- Two to five years of utility or industrial electrical experience preferred
- Valid driver's licence
- Strong commitment to workplace safety
- Ability to travel and work rotational schedules
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Interprovincial Journeyperson Electrician certification, Driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Shermco Industries, Inc.
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Full company description
Shermco Industries is a provider of safe, reliable testing, repair, professional training, electrical outage planning, maintenance and analysis of rotating apparatus and electrical power distribution systems and related equipment for the light, medium, and heavy industrial base nationwide. Shermco specializes in industrial, utilities and wind generation technologies and the associated motors, generators, drives, switchgear and protective equipment. Founded in 1974 in Dallas, the company is comprised of two strategic business units; the Machine Services Division and the Engineering Services Division. Shermco's corporate location is in Irving, Texas, with service centers in Angleton, Austin, Cedar Rapids, Columbus, Des Moines, Houston, Minneapolis, Omaha, Port Arthur, San Antonio, Sweetwater, and Tulsa. Shermco Industries Canada is based in Regina, Saskatchewan, with service centers in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. Shermco Industries has over 1200 full-time employees. The company is a member in good standing with the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA), American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Professional Electrical Apparatus Recyclers League (PEARL), and the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA). Shermco is also a six time recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work' award, recognized by the Austin Business Journal as well as the Dallas Business Journal. For more information about Shermco Industries, visit www.shermco.com
- LinkedIn followers
- 31,286
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,245
- Reported office locations
- 2425 East Pioneer Parkway, Irving, Texas 75061, US
- 1357 N. 108th East Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74116, US
- 33002 FM 2004, Angleton, Texas 77515, US
- Business categories
- Electronics
- Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Shermco Industries, Inc.
- Shermco Services, LLC
- Shermco Industries
- Specialties
- substation maintenance
- wind generator repair
- switchgear repair
- circuit breaker repair
- training services
- professional engineering services
- oil diagnostics
- electrical safety
- and electrical maintenance and testing
- electric motor repair
- motor rewind
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Shermco Industries is a provider of safe, reliable testing, repair, professional training, electrical outage planning, maintenance and analysis of rotating apparatus and electrical power distribution systems and related equipment for the light, medium, and heavy industrial base nationwide. Shermco specializes in industrial, utilities and wind generation technologies and the associated motors, generators, drives…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Irving, Texas |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1974 |
| Specialties | substation maintenancewind generator repairswitchgear repaircircuit breaker repairtraining servicesprofessional engineering servicesoil diagnosticselectrical safetyand electrical maintenance and testingelectric motor repair |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 20 |
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Overview
Journeyperson Electrician – Utilities
Project-Based in Saskatchewan - Candidates across Canada APPLY!
About the Opportunity
Shermco Canada is seeking safety-focused Journeyperson Electricians - Utilities for project-based opportunities at a our client's worksite in Saskatchewan.
We welcome qualified candidates from across Western Canada who are comfortable travelling to the project site and working rotational schedules. This opportunity is well suited to experienced electricians with utility construction, maintenance, or industrial experience who value safety, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship.
Shermco’s Electrical Services team delivers electrical construction, maintenance, testing, and specialty solutions to clients across the utility, mining, oil and gas, technology, and industrial sectors.
What We Offer
- Various rotational schedules, with shifts typically ranging from 10 to 12 hours per day
- Paid travel time and overtime after eight hours per weekday
- Project accommodations or living-out allowance, as applicable
- Competitive compensation and overtime opportunities
- Company-matched Registered Retirement Savings Plan
- Vacation pay starting at three weeks per year, equivalent to 6% of annual income
- Technical, safety, and career-development training
- Company-provided power tools, specialty tools, personal protective equipment, and flame-resistant/arc-flash-rated workwear
- Winter gear, rain gear, and an annual boot allowance
- Company vehicle, cellphone allowance, laptop, and related equipment, where required for the assignment
- Employee social activities through the Shermco Social Club
Responsibilities
- Perform utility construction, maintenance, alterations, and repairs, including:
- Greenfield and brownfield utility construction
- Oil-filled circuit breaker replacements
- Switch construction and maintenance
- Utility relay replacements
- Work safely in utility and industrial environments, including around energized power and control equipment.
- Interpret drawings, specifications, and work requirements to determine appropriate materials and installation methods.
- Complete installations in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, project specifications, and Shermco safety and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate construction, maintenance, inspection, and quality documentation.
- Mentor and coach apprentices and other team members to support safe, efficient, and high-quality work.
- Participate in field audits, inspections, proactive safety reporting, and leading-indicator activities.
- Perform all duties to the standard expected of a qualified Journeyperson Electrician.
- Comply with Shermco’s alcohol and drug policy and all project-specific safety requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Red Seal endorsement or recognized Interprovincial Journeyperson Electrician certification
- Two to five years of utility or industrial electrical experience is preferred
- Experience operating equipment such as skid steers, telehandlers, and aerial work platforms is an asset
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Valid driver’s licence and acceptable driver’s abstract
- Ability and willingness to travel to the Saskatchewan project site and work assigned rotational schedules
- Ability to work extended shifts and meet the physical requirements of field-based electrical work
Equal Opportunity and Accommodation
Shermco Canada is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on any characteristic protected under applicable human rights legislation. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants who require accommodation are encouraged to let us know, and we will work with them to address their needs.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
No agency submissions, please.
Pay Range
CAD $0.00 - CAD $0.00 /Hr.Journal
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