Shermco Industries

• Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of protective relays, RTUs, PLCs, DFRs, and communication systems • Perform field testing for transmission and distribution systems, transformers, buses, and generation assets • Assist with configuration and commissioning of relay systems, including: SEL (e.g., 311, 387, 487, 787) GE Multilin relays (e.g., C30, D60, T60, L90) • Support SCADA and RTU integration and upgrades • Interpret drawings, protection schemes, and relay settings • Troubleshoot and resolve field issues with guidance from senior specialists • Contribute to project documentation and commissioning reports • Maintain strong communication with clients and internal teams

Role Description We are seeking a Senior Protection & Control Field Specialist (Technologist or Engineer) to lead field execution and provide technical expertise on critical power system projects. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on commissioning, testing, and client delivery not design. - Lead installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of: - Protective relays, DFRs, RTUs, PLC systems, and telecom equipment - Perform advanced testing for: - Transmission systems, buses, transformers, and generation assets - Configure and commission advanced relay systems, including: - SEL (311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487, 587, 787) - GE relays (C30, D60, L90, T60, etc.) - Oversee SCADA/RTU integration and upgrades - Interpret and validate protection schemes and settings - Lead field teams and mentor junior/intermediate staff - Interface directly with clients and provide technical guidance - Troubleshoot complex issues and implement solutions - Ensure accurate reporting and project documentation - Champion a strong safety culture Qualifications - 7–15 years of progressive field experience in protection & controls - Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field - Registration or eligibility with ASTTBC or EGBC - NETA Certification (Level I–IV) preferred - Advanced experience with: - SEL relay families - GE relays (strong asset) - RTU and communication systems (GE, SEL, Novatech, etc.) - Proven leadership and client-facing experience - Excellent technical, problem-solving, and communication skills - Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel - Legally authorized to work in Canada Requirements - Complex commissioning projects - Field team development and mentorship - Delivery of high-quality, safety-driven work Benefits - Work on critical infrastructure projects across BC - Ongoing training and manufacturer certifications - Strong safety-first culture - Supportive, highly skilled team environment - Long-term career growth opportunities Pay Range CAD $80.00 - CAD $95.00 /Hr.

• Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of protective relays, RTUs, PLCs, DFRs, and communication systems • Perform field testing for transmission and distribution systems, transformers, buses, and generation assets • Assist with configuration and commissioning of relay systems, including SEL and GE Multilin relays • Support SCADA and RTU integration and upgrades • Interpret drawings, protection schemes, and relay settings • Troubleshoot and resolve field issues with guidance from senior specialists • Contribute to project documentation and commissioning reports

• Assume full P&L responsibility for assigned projects • Manage projects ranging from $500k to multi-million-dollar contracts • Protect and improve project margins through disciplined execution • Maintain accurate forecasting through project completion • Develop and manage detailed project budgets • Monitor labor productivity and cost performance • Maintain forecasting accuracy and revenue alignment • Identify, price, and capture change order opportunities • Manage billing cycles and cash flow exposure • Interpret and manage contract requirements • Ensure scope clarity and enforce structured change management • Lead RFI development and tracking • Prevent unauthorized scope execution • Develop and maintain formal project risk registers • Proactively mitigate safety, financial, schedule, and resource risks • Escalate high-impact risks appropriately • Lead contingency and recovery planning • Develop and manage detailed project schedules • Coordinate shutdown windows and critical path milestones • Document and manage delay impacts • Align workforce and engineering resources to schedule demands • Lead cross-functional teams including technicians, engineers, and subcontractors • Conduct structured project kickoff meetings • Drive execution quality and minimize rework • Ensure disciplined documentation and turnover standards • Serve as primary client interface • Lead project update meetings and executive briefings • Navigate conflict professionally while protecting Shermco’s interests • Develop opportunities for repeat business • Provide clear project performance updates to senior leadership • Present risk summaries, financial forecasts, and mitigation plans • Participate in post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions

• Project Ownership • Understanding P&L for client projects • Understand contracts requirements and scope of work • Protect and improve project margins through disciplined execution • Maintain accurate forecasting through project completion • Develop and maintain 12–24 month strategic account plans aligned with customer capital programs and operational priorities. • Maintain executive-level relationships with key stakeholders for National Accounts. • Facilitate annual strategic planning sessions with customers and internal leadership. • Align Shermco service capabilities with customer long-term infrastructure and reliability needs. • Cross Functional Program Coordination • Coordinate execution across all Shermco organizations, branches and service groups. • Lead recurring internal program coordination meetings. • Resolve inter-branch operational conflicts and ensure consistent execution standards. • Establish and maintain standardized reporting structures and communication cadence across participating branches. • Financial Management • Monitor estimate-to-actual performance trends. • Identify early indicators of margin erosion or project risk. • Track change order capture rates and financial performance drivers. • Lead quarterly financial performance reviews with executive leadership. • Contract & Scope Control • Interpret and manage contract requirements • Ensure scope clarity and enforce structured change management • Lead RFI development and tracking • Prevent unauthorized scope execution • Risk Management • Develop and maintain formal project risk registers • Maintain a Program Risk Register including safety risks, margin risks, capacity constraints, contractual risks, and reputational risks. • Conduct monthly program risk reviews. • Escalate material risks to executive leadership when appropriate • Proactively mitigate safety, financial, schedule, and resource risks • Escalate high-impact risks appropriately • Lead contingency and recovery planning • Operational Governance • Promote consistent operational standards across the program including safety compliance, estimating discipline, project controls, and documentation standards. • Lead program-level lessons learned reviews to improve future execution. • Customer Relationship Management • Serve as primary client interface • Maintain quarterly executive touchpoints with strategic customers. • Lead Executive Business Reviews (EBRs). • Own resolution of escalated operational or service issues. • Monitor customer satisfaction and service quality metrics • Schedule Management • Lead project update meetings and executive briefings • Navigate conflict professionally while protecting Shermco’s interests • Develop opportunities for repeat business • Sales, Growth and Execution • Lead cross-functional teams including technicians, engineers, and subcontractors • Conduct structured project kickoff meetings • Drive execution quality and minimize rework • Ensure disciplined documentation and turnover standards • Identify opportunities to expand Shermco’s services within strategic accounts. • Ensure pricing alignment across regions and branches. • Participate in review of large proposals to ensure strategic alignment. • Prevent uncoordinated pricing or discounting across Shermco regions. • Support capture strategies for large capital projects. • Executive Reporting • Provide clear project performance updates to senior leadership • Present risk summaries, financial forecasts, and mitigation plans • Participate in post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions

• Assist with installation, testing, and commissioning of: Protective relays, RTUs, and communication equipment • Support testing of: Feeders, transformers, breakers, and substation systems • Read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics • Assist with relay testing (SEL, GE) under supervision • Collect and document field data and test results • Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle • Follow all safety procedures and company standards

• Lead installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of protective relays, DFRs, RTUs, PLC systems, and telecom equipment • Perform advanced testing for transmission systems, buses, transformers, and generation assets • Configure and commission advanced relay systems, including SEL (311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487, 587, 787) and GE relays (C30, D60, L90, T60, etc.) • Oversee SCADA/RTU integration and upgrades • Interpret and validate protection schemes and settings • Lead field teams and mentor junior/intermediate staff • Interface directly with clients and provide technical guidance • Troubleshoot complex issues and implement solutions • Ensure accurate reporting and project documentation • Champion a strong safety culture

• Oversee daily field operations, including scheduling, dispatch, and technician utilization • Monitor key performance metrics (utilization, backlog, work-in-progress, and productivity) • Support management of departmental budgets, labour costs, and job performance • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures, quality standards, and client requirements • Promote and enforce a strong safety culture aligned with WorkSafeBC regulations and company policies • Maintain strong relationships with clients through reliable service delivery • Lead and supervise field technicians, team leads, and supervisors • Support workforce planning and resource allocation in collaboration with the General Manager

• Own and drive pipeline development across the Western U.S., with clear accountability for opportunity creation, qualification, and progression. • Identify and engage target customers, GCs, and end users in key markets including: Develop and execute territory and account strategies to establish SSI in underpenetrated regions. • Proactively engage customers before RFP stage, influencing project scope and positioning SSI as a preferred partner. • Build and maintain relationships with engineering, operations, maintenance, and capital project stakeholders. • Maintain disciplined pipeline management within CRM tools, including forecasting, activity tracking, and reporting. • Represent SSI in the market through industry events, site visits, and strategic customer engagement.

• Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of: Protective relays, RTUs, PLCs, DFRs, and communication systems • Perform field testing for: Transmission and distribution systems, transformers, buses, and generation assets • Assist with configuration and commissioning of relay systems, including: SEL (e.g., 311, 387, 487, 787) GE Multilin relays (e.g., C30, D60, T60, L90) • Support SCADA and RTU integration and upgrades • Interpret drawings, protection schemes, and relay settings • Troubleshoot and resolve field issues with guidance from senior specialists • Contribute to project documentation and commissioning reports • Maintain strong communication with clients and internal teams • Promote and follow Shermco’s safety-first culture