Control Panel Technician Industrial Automation Upgrades

Keystone Clearwater Solutions, LLC.; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

WaterForce is seeking a hands-on Electrical Control Panel Technician to join our Triadelphia, WV team. You will assemble, test, maintain, repair, and retrofit automation panels, while ensuring accurate CMMS records and compliance with current hardware standards.

The role emphasizes wiring, documentation, and collaboration with engineering and field operations to support upgrades and reliability across the automation fleet.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, or control panels.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
• Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar software.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, test, repair, and refurbish WaterForce automation control panels and related equipment.
• Support new panel builds and modernization projects.
• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and upgrades on automation control systems.
• Execute panel retrofits to migrate legacy assets to current hardware, communications, and design standards.
• Perform functional testing and quality assurance inspections on automation assets before deployment and after field return.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to improve fleet reliability.
• Support standardization initiatives across the WaterForce automation fleet.
• Assist with development and maintenance of panel wiring standards and build procedures.
• Maintain detailed repair histories, retrofit documentation, and work order records within the CMMS platform.
• Prepare reports related to asset repairs, fleet readiness, and modernization progress.
• Maintain accurate asset configuration records and testing documentation.
• Support inventory tracking, staging, and parts management activities.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on flowmeters, instrumentation, actuated valves, and related automation equipment.
• Support Automation Engineering, Programming, and Field Operations teams with equipment upgrades and special projects.
• Assist with commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support activities as needed.
• Recommend improvements to equipment designs, maintenance practices, and fleet standardization efforts.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

Skills

Industrial electrical

Instrumentation

Panel wiring

Schematic interpretation

Documentation

CMMS

Teamwork

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLCs

SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Siemens automation

Ignition SCADA

UL508A panel practices

Job description

WaterForce is seeking a hands-on Electrical Control Panel Technician to join our Triadelphia, WV team. You will assemble, test, maintain, repair, and retrofit automation panels, while ensuring accurate CMMS records and compliance with current hardware standards.

The role emphasizes wiring, documentation, and collaboration with engineering and field operations to support upgrades and reliability across the automation fleet.