Control Panel Wiring Technician

CHC Hydro; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

CHC Hydro in Hayward, CA is seeking an electrician or technician to build a long-term career with ownership in your work. This full-time, non-exempt role offers competitive hourly pay and robust benefits.

You will wire, test, and troubleshoot UL 508A control panels, route and terminate wiring for PLCs and HMIs, perform FAT readiness, and maintain safety protocols. 2+ years experience required; high school diploma; strong schematics skills; ESOP available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial electrical or control panel wiring experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use hand tools/test equipment confidently.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or electrical cert a plus.

Responsibilities

• Wire, test, and troubleshoot UL 508A industrial control panels and automation systems using electrical schematics.
• Route, label, and terminate wiring for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motor starters, and power distribution equipment.
• Conduct continuity checks, pre-power inspections, and assist with FAT.
• Diagnose wiring errors or electrical faults and maintain redline documentation for Engineering.
• Follow OSHA, electrical safety, and Lockout/Tagout protocols.

Skills

Read electrical schematics

Hand tools / test equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Hayward, CA

Job Type: Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Hourly rate: $28 to $35 DOE

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 AM–4 PM or 8 AM–5 PM

Are you a skilled electrician or technician looking to build a high-paying, long-term career with true ownership in your work? At CHC, we invest directly in our team members with top-tier benefits, generous time off, and shared financial success.

Why You’ll Love Working at CHC

• Robust Compensation & Time Off: Competitive hourly pay paired with generous paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays so you can maintain a real work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Health & Growth Benefits: Premium health coverage plus Tuition Reimbursement to fund your continuing education, certifications, and career growth.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Build long-term wealth! As an employee-owner, you directly share in CHC’s financial success and profit growth.

What You’ll Do

• Wire, test, and troubleshoot UL 508A industrial control panels and automation systems using electrical schematics.
• Route, label, and terminate wiring for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motor starters, and power distribution equipment.
• Conduct continuity checks, pre-power inspections, and assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Diagnose wiring errors or electrical faults and maintain redline documentation for Engineering.
• Follow strict OSHA, electrical safety, and Lockout/Tagout protocols.

What You Bring

• Experience: 2+ years of industrial electrical or control panel wiring experience.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Technical degree or electrical trade cert is a plus).
• Skills: Ability to read electrical schematics and use hand tools/test equipment confidently.
• Bonus Points: Experience with UL 508A panels, NEC standards, VFDs/PLCs, or a Journeyman Electrician certification.

CHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.