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Shermco Industries

Senior Training Specialist

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $55 - $70 per Hour 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ March 7th, 2026
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Shermco Industries is hiring a Senior Training Specialist. This role involves delivering expert-level training and developing technical content focused on industrial electrical systems, safety practices, and renewable energy technologies to enhance workforce skills and safety standards.

Highlights
  • Lead training sessions for electricians, technicians, and engineers on high-voltage systems, switchgear, renewable energy, and substation operations.
  • Design and update training materials including lesson plans, hands-on exercises, and assessments aligned with industry standards.
  • Promote electrical safety compliance with standards such as NFPA 70E and CSA Z462, emphasizing Arc Flash, Lockout/Tagout, and PPE protocols.
  • Provide mentorship and collaborate with peers to continuously improve training programs.
  • 7 to 10+ years of experience as an industrial electrician, high-voltage tester, or electrical engineer.
  • 3 to 5 years experience in a training or mentorship role.
  • Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
  • Preferred credentials include Journeyperson Electrician certification, Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, Certified Trainer designation, and NFPA 70E or CSA Z462 Instructor Certification.
  • Compensation ranges from CAD $55.00 to CAD $70.00 per hour.
  • Focus on developing industry-ready talent while maintaining connection to hands-on electrical work through leadership and coaching.

Senior Training Specialist Full Description

Senior Training Specialist

Location
US-TX-Irving
ID
2026-2032
Category Development
Position Type Full-Time
Remote Yes

Overview
Are you an experienced electrical tester, engineer, or industrial electrician ready to make a lasting impact beyond the field? Do you have a passion for developing others and a deep understanding of high-voltage systems, switchgear, and power generation technologies?

Join us as a Senior Industrial Electrical Trainer and turn your technical expertise into a mission: shaping the safety, knowledge, and confidence of tomorrow’s industrial electrical workforce. 

Responsibilities

Teach What You’ve Mastered
  • Lead engaging, expert-level training for electricians, technicians, and engineers in classroom and hands-on environments.
  • Facilitate learning in critical areas like high-voltage systems, switchgear maintenance, renewable energy systems (wind/solar), and substation operations.
  • Deliver training that emphasizes real-world application, safety, and confidence on the job.
Develop Industry-Ready Talent
  • Design and update technical training content — from lesson plans and hands-on exercises to presentations and assessments — aligned with industry standards.
  • Tailor your delivery using adult learning principles to maximize comprehension and retention.
Champion Electrical Safety
  • Instill safe work practices in every training, using standards like NFPA 70E or CSA Z462.
  • Equip learners with essential Arc Flash knowledge, Lockout/Tagout protocols, and PPE best practices.
Be a Mentor and Thought Leader
  • Serve as a go-to expert in your field and collaborate with peers, junior trainers, and industry stakeholders to continuously evolve our training programs.
  • Provide personalized coaching to help others grow their careers — just like you did.

Qualifications

Your Experience:
  • 7–10+ years in the field as an industrial electrician, high-voltage tester, or electrical engineer is a must have.  
  • 3–5 years in a training or mentorship capacity — formal or informal.
  • Deep, hands-on experience with:
    • High-voltage systems (low/medium/high)
    • Switchgear testing and maintenance
    • Wind and/or solar power systems
    • Substation apparatus and relays

Your Skills:
  • Natural communicator who can simplify complex topics for learners at all levels.
  • Passion for teaching, coaching, and guiding others.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical theory, diagnostics, and safety practices.
  • Comfortable using tools like PowerPoint, Excel, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
  • Committed to continuous improvement — both for yourself and those you train.

Preferred Credentials:
  • Journeyperson Electrician or Electrical Trade Certification
  • Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Technology, or related
  • Certified Trainer (CPT, CPLP, or similar)
  • NFPA 70E or CSA Z462 Instructor Certification

What’s In It For You?

  • Impact: Influence the safety, confidence, and future careers of tradespeople and engineers across the industry.
  • Growth: Expand your reach from individual projects to industry-wide development.
  • Balance: Step off the tools while staying connected to the work you love — in a role that’s built around mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and leadership.

Ready to make the leap from expert to educator?
Apply now and become a catalyst for safer, smarter electrical work — one professional at a time.

Pay Range
CAD $55.00 - CAD $70.00 /Hr.