Electrical Control Panel Technician

Keystone Clearwater Solutions, LLC.

Barnesville (OH)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 41,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Keystone Clearwater Solutions, LLC in Barnesville, OH seeks a Control Panel Technician responsible for assembling, maintaining, repairing, retrofitting, and documenting WaterForce automation controller assets. This role upgrades legacy panels to current hardware and supports new builds, while keeping CMMS records accurate.

You will troubleshoot and repair industrial control panels, instrumentation, flowmeters, valves, and related equipment.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and related experience.
Experience with industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, or control panels.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Strong documentation, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
CMMS or similar software experience required.
Team player with good communication; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Assemble, wire, test, repair, and refurbish control panels and related equipment.
Support new panel builds and modernization projects.
Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and upgrades on automation control systems.
Execute panel retrofits to migrate legacy assets to current hardware and standards.
Maintain repair histories, retrofit documentation, and CMMS records.
Assist with commissioning, troubleshooting, and field support for automation assets.
Identify failure modes and support reliability improvements.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

Instrumentation

Control panels

Schematic interpretation

Documentation

CMMS

Teamwork

Communication

Driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

UL508A panel practices

Siemens automation

Ignition SCADA

PLCs

SCADA systems

Job description

The Control Panel Technician plays a key role in the assembly, maintenance, repair, retrofit, and documentation of WaterForce automation controller assets. This position is primarily responsible for upgrading legacy control panels to current hardware and I/O standards while supporting new panel builds and maintaining accurate repair and retrofit records within the company's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). This role will also support troubleshooting and repair activities for industrial control panels, instrumentation, flowmeters, actuated valves, and other automation-related equipment. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and passionate about industrial automation, electrical systems, and equipment reliability. This role is based out of our Triadelphia, WV shop location.

Department: Automation

Location: Barnesville, OH

Responsibilities

Control Panel Assembly & Maintenance

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

Automation Asset Reliability

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

Documentation & Asset Management

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

Instrumentation & Automation Support

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

Continuous Improvement

Recommend improvements to equipment designs, maintenance practices, and fleet standardization efforts
Support implementation of best practices for automation asset management
Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment

Requirements

Required:

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

Preferred:

Prior Oil & Gas industry experience
Water Transfer industry experience
Experience with PLCs, industrial networking, and SCADA systems
Experience with industrial control panel assembly and wiring
Experience performing panel retrofits and component replacement projects
Experience working with flowmeters, pressure sensors, valve actuators, and instrumentation
Familiarity with UL508A panel construction practices
Knowledge of Siemens automation products, Ignition SCADA, cellular communications, and industrial automation equipment

Benefits