Panel Technician

About the role

Responsible for completing point-to-point wiring and installing a variety of electronic and electro-mechanical components.

• Work with schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.
• Verify accuracy of design, manufacturing, and as-built documentation.
• Wiring, constructing, and troubleshooting control panels.
• Mounting and wiring of electrical components such as photoelectric eyes, probes, solenoid valves.
• Power/debug/re-wire electrical panels and machines.
• Provide technical support during site installation.
• Read and work from standard NFPA 79 style electrical schematics.
• Use basic hand tools.
• Available to work overtime including some weekends as required.
• Collaborate with development and support staff to maintain product knowledge and ensure clear communication with stakeholders.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and methodologies.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Some lifting, bending, and long-term standing required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED certificate, 2-year trade school or equivalent union program preferred.
• Experience: 2 years of related electrical or industrial instrumentation field experience, 3-5 years of experience in industrial control panel construction preferred.
• Troubleshooting issues with industrial control equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical and technical drawings.
• Preferred: 2-year trade school or union program.

Skills

• Read and work from standard NFPA 79 style electrical schematics.
• Use basic hand tools.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Available to work overtime including some weekends as required.
• Collaborate with development and support staff.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and methodologies.

Benefits

• Safety: Eliminate potential hazards by ensuring appropriate safeguards and personal protective equipment is available and used.
• Compliance: Follow NFPA 70E electrical safety processes and procedures.
• Prevent bad work habits from developing.
• Make daily observations of employees to ensure they perform their work safely.
• Take action to correct or control hazardous conditions within your work areas.
• Set a good example by demonstrating safety in your own work habits and personal conduct.
• Always wear personal protective equipment in areas where it is required.
• Verify employees are trained on proper safety procedures, including the use of additional safeguards such as machine guards and personal protective equipment.
• Take an active part in safety meetings.
• Report all accidents, incidents, and near misses to management immediately.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate project needs, including possible overtime and weekend work.