Electrical Control Panel Technician

Keystone Clearwater Solutions; Barnesville (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision coverage

Health savings account (HSA)

Company Paid Life Insurance and Acc. &

Voluntary Life Insurance

401k with a company match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Programs

Employee Referral Programs

Voluntary Benefits Offered

Job summary

Keystone Clearwater Solutions is seeking an Electrical Control Panel Technician in Barnesville, OH. The role focuses on assembling, testing, and refurbishing WaterForce automation panels, upgrading legacy panels, and supporting new builds.

You will document repairs and manage asset data within the CMMS, with opportunities to support instrumentation and flowmeter troubleshooting. The position involves collaboration with Automation Engineering, Field Operations, and manufacturing teams to ensure

Qualifications

• This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, or control panels.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping abilities.
• Experience with CMMS or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, test, repair, and refurbish control panels and related equipment.
• Support new panel builds and modernization projects.
• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and upgrades on automation systems.
• Execute panel retrofits to migrate legacy assets to current hardware and standards.
• Conduct functional testing and QA inspections on automation assets.
• Maintain detailed repair histories and CMMS documentation.
• Assist with commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support activities.
• Identify recurring failures and recommend improvements to fleet reliability.
• Support inventory tracking, parts management, and asset documentation.

Job description

Electrical Control Panel Technician

Department: Automation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Barnesville, OH

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.

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

• Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Employee Referral Programs
• Voluntary Benefits Offered