Wiring Technician

About the role

Join Crusoe Energy as a crucial Wiring Technician and be responsible for the expert assembly and precise wiring of a diverse range of control panels based on detailed engineering drawings, diagrams, and clear verbal instructions. Your meticulous skills will directly contribute to the quality and functionality of our manufactured products. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to work with electrical systems, interpret technical documentation, and collaborate with a dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Assembly and Wiring Fundamentals: Utilize basic hand tool skills, adhere to PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) guidelines, perform drilling and tapping of metal components, employ correct fastening techniques, accurately measure materials, and expertly perform wire stripping, crimping, and cutting tasks.
• Blueprint and Schematic Interpretation: Read and interpret control and electrical manufacturing drawings to a competent level, ensuring accurate wiring and assembly.
• Adherence to Safety and Quality Standards: Work diligently to meet and exceed accepted safety and quality standards in all tasks performed.
• Understanding of Manufacturing Procedures: Develop a strong understanding of industry-standard manufacturing procedures for efficient and effective assembly.
• Cable Preparation: Prepare cables for seamless installation within control panels and related equipment.
• Labeling and Identification: Create clear and accurate labels and cable tags using both electronic and handheld label machines for proper identification.
• Cable Sizing and Termination: Understand the principles of cable sizing and utilize the correct ferrule and crimp sizes for secure and reliable terminations.
• Component Layout and Mounting: Mechanically lay out electrical and electronic components onto sub-panels according to drawings and securely mount them.
• Power and Control Wiring Differentiation: Develop a basic understanding of the fundamental differences between power and control wiring systems.
• HPI Drawing Comprehension: Be able to read and understand HPI (likely a Crusoe internal standard) drawings and possess a working understanding of cable color coding conventions.
• Project Communication: Effectively liaise between project engineers and other project team members regarding manufacturing processes and drawing standards.
• Field Cabling Knowledge: Gain a basic understanding of field cabling techniques and methods for securing cables, conduit, cable trays, and trunking.
• Field Device Installation and Termination: Install and mount various field devices, accurately terminating cables to instrumentation, marshaling cabinets, and junction boxes as required.
• Assembly and Looming: Assemble, wire, and loom cables according to Crusoe’s internal HPI standards for organized and reliable wiring harnesses.
• Material Level Awareness: Understand the importance of maintaining sufficient material levels to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Entry-Level Experience: 0-2+ years of prior experience in an electronic assembly environment or as an electrician’s apprentice, demonstrating a foundational understanding of assembly and wiring.
• Blueprint/Schematic Reading & Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to read and understand a wide range of blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics accurately. A demonstrated mechanical aptitude and dexterity for hands-on assembly tasks.
• Basic Electrical Theory: Must have a reasonable understanding of fundamental electronic/electrical theory.
• Physical Capability: Ability to occasionally lift, lower, push, and pull materials up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for extended periods of 8 hours or more daily to perform assembly tasks. Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back for detailed wiring and assembly work.
• Attention to Detail: Must be highly detail-oriented to ensure accuracy in wiring and assembly.
• Team Player Mentality: Must be a collaborative team player willing to take on additional roles and responsibilities as needed. Have a good attitude and a strong willingness to learn new techniques and processes.
• Safety & Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required. Must be able to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Completion of a vocational program or certification in electrical wiring or a related field.
• Familiarity with specific industry wiring standards beyond basic understanding (e.g., IPC-WHMA-A-620).
• Prior work history in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Able to check and make minor modifications to drawings as needed.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity for hands-on assembly tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Proficiency in basic electrical theory.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to work with precision and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay
• Restricted Stock Units in a fast-growing, well-funded technology company
• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
• Employer contributions to HSA accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Teladoc
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Subscription to the Calm app
• MetLife Legal
• Company paid commuter benefit; $200 per month

Pay

Compensation will be paid in the range of $20-25/hr. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.