Control Systems Wire Harness Technician at Powell Houston-Canton Houston, TX

Powell Houston-Canton; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Powell Houston-Canton is seeking a Control Systems Wire Harness Technician to transform drawings into dependable assemblies in our Electrical Assembly department. You will collaborate with electricians and fellow technicians to deliver safe, reliable results that meet industry standards.

Work schedule: Four 10-hour days, Monday–Thursday, 2:30pm–1:00am. You will map layouts on panels, route and terminate wiring, install CTs, nameplates, and space heaters, and verify circuits with continuity

Qualifications

• Interpret point-to-point wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and blueprints.
• Read and work from a tape measure.
• Operate hand and power tools safely to assemble wiring harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Interpret point-to-point diagrams, electrical schematics, and blueprints.
• Pull, terminate, and dress wiring for MCC, SWGR, and harness assemblies per drawings.
• Route and bundle conductors to Powell’s wiring practices.
• Lay out, install, drill, and tap devices on doors and back pans.
• Install and terminate current transformers (CTs) and space heaters.
• Use continuity testers to verify circuits and document results.
• Perform in-process inspections for compliance and workmanship quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Point-to-point diagrams

Electrical schematics

Blueprints

Wiring harnesses

Safe operation of tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Help power generation equipment perform flawlessly

At Powell, we craft engineered-to-order switchgear and electrical equipment that keep critical power systems running. As a Control Systems Wire Harness Technician, you’ll be the craftsperson who transforms drawings into dependable assemblies inside our Electrical Assembly department. You’ll partner with electricians and fellow technicians to deliver safe, reliable results that meet industry standards. Work schedule: Four 10-hour days, Monday–Thursday, 2:30pm–1:00am.

Imagine this

You open a fresh panel, map the layout on the door and back pan, drill and tap precisely, and begin routing wire bundles so clean they set the standard. You install nameplates and space heaters, terminate CTs, and validate every circuit with continuity checks—documenting results and performing in-process inspections along the way. That’s a typical win in this role.

Your core impact

• Interpret point-to-point diagrams, electrical schematics, and blueprints
• Pull, terminate, and dress wiring for MCC, SWGR, and harness assemblies per drawings
• Route and bundle conductors to Powell’s wiring practices
• Lay out, install, drill, and tap devices on doors and back pans
• Install and terminate current transformers (CTs)
• Install nameplates and space heaters
• Use continuity buzzers/testers to verify circuits
• Apply crimpers, strippers, torqueing, and calibrating tools safely and accurately
• Perform in-process inspections to ensure compliance and workmanship quality
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and actively participate in safety meetings to strengthen our safety culture

Baseline qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to read point-to-point wiring diagrams
• Able to read and work from a tape measure
• English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking
• Safe operation of hand and power tools
• Lift up to 50 lbs with proper lifting techniques

Preferred background

• Basic computer literacy (a plus)
• Knowledge of calibration practices
• Ability to interpret spec sheets and master copy drawings

How you work

• Positive, teachable, and receptive to direction from Senior and Lead Assemblers
• Dependable—meets deadlines and stays focused on commitments
• Self-starter who manages multiple tasks and drives to succeed
• Continuously improves processes—seeks better, more efficient outcomes
• Adaptable to new ideas, technologies, workflows, and product changes
• Customer-centric mindset tied to our growth
• Acts with integrity and strong ethics
• Detail-driven, accurate, thorough, and reliable
• Collaborative with teammates and cross-functional partners
• Adheres to manufacturing policies and practices to support ISO compliance

Environment you’ll be in

• Safety-sensitive role in a temperature-controlled manufacturing/industrial facility with occasional outdoor work
• PPE required at all times (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, harness as applicable); respirators when necessary
• Work from step, A-frame, and extension ladders, and scaffolding
• Tasks at heights typically up to 30 feet with proper lift equipment

Physical demands

• Maintain balance and agility to prevent falls while walking, standing, crouching, and climbing/descending stairs
• Repetitive bending at the waist and knees with frequent extension of arms and hands
• Long periods of standing and walking 50–300 feet with occasional sitting
• Frequent stair climbing throughout the shift
• Regular work with both arms above shoulders and fully extended
• Continuous use of upper extremities to apply up to 50 lbs of force
• Frequent, extended use of tin snips, hammers, and power tools (some with vibration)