Electrical Control Panel Technician

Keystone Clearwater Solutions; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision coverage

HSA

Company Paid Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Programs

Job summary

Keystone Clearwater Solutions seeks an Electrical Control Panel Technician for our Wheeling, WV operations. You will assemble, test, repair, and refurbish WaterForce control panels and related equipment, while supporting new builds and modernization projects.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and upgrades, migrate legacy assets to current standards, and maintain CMMS records to ensure fleet reliability and traceability.

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 read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with CMMS or similar software.
• Team player with good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, test, repair and refurbish water automation control panels.
• Support new panel builds and modernization projects.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs and upgrades on automation control systems.
• Migrate legacy assets to current hardware and standards.
• Maintain detailed repair histories and CMMS records.
• Assist with commissioning, troubleshooting and project support.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

PLC knowledge

Job description

Electrical Control Panel Technician

Department: Automation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Wheeling, WV

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

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