Industrial Electrical Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Control Cabinet Fabrication & Wiring
• Build, wire, and label electrical control panels in accordance with schematics, best practices, and internal standards.
• Install and route conduit, cables, and wiring from control cabinets to equipment, tanks, and field devices.
• Terminate wiring for sensors, contactors, VFDs, PLCs, and other components with high accuracy and reliability.
• Interpret and follow wiring diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings.
• Field Installation & Integration
• Install and commission cabinets onsite, coordinating with Maintenance, Automation, and Chemical Systems teams.
• Troubleshoot wiring issues in the field and repair/rework systems as needed.
• Support electrical startup of new or modified systems, including verification of I/O and signal routing.
• PLC and Automation System Support
• Assist in configuring and programming PLC systems under the guidance of the Process Automation team.
• Learn to make minor PLC modifications for system updates or troubleshooting.
• Work toward independent programming of basic systems (e.g., relays, timers, tank sequence logic).
• Design & Documentation Development
• Begin creating electrical cabinet layout drawings, including panel layout and point-to-point wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate with Automation and Engineering to maintain accurate documentation for control systems and installations.
• Propose improvements to cabinet designs for serviceability, safety, and standardization.

TRAITS & CHARACTERISTICS

• High attention to detail and a sense of pride in clean, safe, and well-documented wiring work.
• Eager to grow from "builder" to "designer" through hands-on learning and mentorship.
• Comfortable working across teams and taking ownership of assigned systems or projects.
• Interested in automation, with a willingness to expand into PLC programming and controls design.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years experience in electrical panel building, wiring, or industrial electrical systems.
• Strong working knowledge of 24VDC, 120VAC, and 480VAC/3-phase systems.
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings.
• Hands-on experience with tools related to wiring, cable management, conduit bending, etc.
• Familiarity with control components such as PLCs, VFDs, relays, power supplies, and terminals.
• Comfortable using a multimeter, continuity tester, and basic diagnostic tools.

PREFERRED (GROWTH PATH) QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with or interest in Allen-Bradley PLCs (MicroLogix, CompactLogix) and PanelView HMIs.
• Experience with or willingness to learn AutoCAD Electrical or other layout/drawing software.
• Basic understanding of PLC ladder logic and I/O configuration.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, or process control environments.