Relay Technician - 1-Year Term, 7​/7 Rotation

Overview

Location:

Embedded onsite at client site - Albian (Northern Alberta)
Travel Hub:
Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta

Schedule:

7 days on/7 days off rotation

Employment Type:

Full-Time, 1-Year Term Company:
Shermco Industries Canada Inc.

About Shermco

Shermco is a leading provider of electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning, engineering, and repair services for utility, industrial, and commercial customers. Our teams support critical power infrastructure with a strong focus on safety, technical excellence, reliability, and customer service.

We are currently seeking a Relay Technician to support a client site in Albian (Northern Alberta) on a full-time, 1-year term assignment. This role will be embedded onsite at the client location and will support protection, control, relay testing, troubleshooting, and electrical power system maintenance activities.

Job Summary

The Relay Technician will be responsible for testing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting protective relay systems and related electrical equipment at the client’s site in Albian. This position requires strong technical knowledge of protection and control systems, safe work practices, and the ability to work effectively in an industrial site environment.

This role follows a 7 days on/7 days off shift rotation. Travel to the Albian site will be arranged from either Calgary or Edmonton. Eligible travel costs are covered from Calgary or Edmonton to the client site; candidates are responsible for their own travel to Calgary or Edmonton.

• Test, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain protective relays, controls, and associated electrical systems.
• Perform relay calibration, functional testing, commissioning support, and power system troubleshooting.
• Work with low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical equipment, including switch gear, breakers, transformers, and control systems.
• Complete accurate field documentation, test reports, and service records in accordance with Shermco and client requirements.
• Support planned maintenance, outage work, commissioning, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Follow all Shermco, client, site-specific, provincial, and federal safety requirements.
• Work closely with client representatives, Shermco leadership, and site teams to ensure safe and reliable execution of work.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, PPE, and work areas in a clean, safe, and professional manner.

• Electrical, instrumentation, power systems, or protection and control background required.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting protective relays, control circuits, switch gear, breakers, transformers, and power distribution equipment.
• NETA certification, PSE, Electrical Engineering Technology diploma, Journeyperson Electrician ticket, or related technical certification is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout, test procedures, and field documentation requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in industrial, utility, oil and gas, mining, or heavy industrial electrical environments.
• Ability to work a 7/7 rotation at a client site in Albian, Alberta for the duration of the 1-year term.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while embedded at a client location.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet site access, pre-employment, drug and alcohol, and fit-for-duty requirements.

Shift, Travel, and Work Location

• This is a full-time, 1-year term position embedded at a client site in Albian, Alberta. The role follows a 7 days on/7 days off rotation, with shift hours determined by site and project requirements.
• Travel to site will be coordinated from either Calgary or Edmonton. Eligible travel costs are covered from Calgary or Edmonton. Candidates are responsible for their own travel to Calgary or Edmonton.

Working Conditions

This role is performed in an industrial client site environment and may involve working around energized and de-energized electrical equipment, outdoor conditions, high-voltage systems, and active operations. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a safety-sensitive environment and complying with all site access, PPE, and safety requirements.

What We Offer

• Full-time 1-year term opportunity with a leading electrical services provider.
• Embedded site assignment supporting critical industrial power infrastructure.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and business requirements.
• Travel coverage from Calgary or Edmonton to the Albian client site, in accordance with project requirements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

CAD $55.00 - CAD $75.00 /Hr.