Data Centers

From preventive maintenance and power system engineering to emergency response, testing, and modernization, Shermco supports the full lifecycle of a facility’s electrical systems. We know even minor disruptions can have big operational and financial impacts, which is why we focus on reducing risk, improving reliability, and helping mission-critical facilities keep running in a demanding digital world.

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Power System Engineering

• Neher-McGrath Calculations
• Comprehensive SCCAF Studies (ShortCircuit, Coordination, Arc Flash) and other power systems studies
• Power System design and retrofits
• Power quality analysis and system reliability assessments
• Protection and control system design and testing
• SCADA integration and support
• PLC and HMI programming and maintenance

NETA Acceptance Testing

• Visual and mechanical inspections
• Electrical testing and verification
• System and equipment start-up
• Safety and code compliance checks (OSHA, NFPA 70E, IEEE, NEC, ASTM, CSA)
• Medium- and low-voltage switchgear and switchboards
• Power and distribution transformers (oilfilled and dry-type)
• Circuit breakers, motor control centers (MCCs)
• Lighting and distribution panel boards
• Power and control cables (includes DC/AC hi-pot and VLF testing)
• Capacitors, switches, surge protective devices
• Turnover from construction to client facility operations

NETA Maintenance Services

• Preventative and corrective maintenance
• Thermographic surveys/infrared inspection
• MV cable testing
• Primary and secondary injection breaker testing
• Insulation resistance measurements
• Remote monitoring of key components
• Power quality studies and load analysis
• Ultrasonic Emission (UE) surveys
• Equipment upgrades and replacements
• Recommissioning and testing
• Energy consumption studies
• Anchorage and grounding/bonding systems
• Transformer oil sampling and analysis
• SF6 gas analysis
• Partial discharge (PD) testing
• Low resistance testing

Emergency Response and Break Fix

• Nationwide 24/7 emergency response through 888-SHERMCO
• Root-cause analysis (RCA)
• Mobile Breaker Shop services for on-site repairs
• Turnkey removal & install
• Transformer, breaker, and relay repair/rehabilitation
• Troubleshooting and coordination of electrical systems
• Support system integration and regression testing
• Disaster recovery
• Reliability consultation & matrix design
• MV Fused Switch Arc Flash Remediation

Facility Upgrades

• LV & MV breaker rebuild, retrofit, & upgrades
• Turnkey engineering, modernization, & implementation
• LV Switchgear and Switchboards
• MV Switchgear
• MV Starters, Soft Starts, VFD’s
• Turnkey Switchgear/Protection Relay Upgrades/Retrofits
• LV Switchgear Retrofills & Direct Replacements
• End-of-life equipment upgrades

700+

NETA Technicians

50+

Years of Experience

230+

Engineers

41+

Locations Across North America

Service Offerings

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Support throughout the entire data center lifecycle.

From initial energization and acceptance testing to ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and emergency response, Shermco supports critical electrical infrastructure at every stage of the data center lifecycle.

One partner for testing, maintenance, and engineering.

Shermco provides the engineering, testing, maintenance, and modernization services data centers rely on to maintain electrical reliability, support operational continuity, and strengthen long-term facility performance.

Nationwide resources ready when you need them.

With strategic locations across North America and teams ready to mobilize, Shermco delivers responsive support for planned projects, maintenance activities, and unexpected electrical events.

Built for reliability, uptime, and long-term performance.

Shermco helps data centers reduce downtime, extend asset life, and maintain reliable electrical systems through proactive testing, maintenance, and modernization services.

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Our Experts

Ryan Jacobs
Director, National Accounts – Technology
E: ryan.jacobs@shermco.com
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Ian Caldwell
National Account Manager – Data Centers
E: ian.caldwell@shermco.com
Brian Dunn
Brian Dunn
National Account Manager – Data Centers
E: brian.dunn@shermco.com