Entry-Level Electrical Controls Technician - On-Site

VetJobs; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician I in Chambersburg, PA to support maintenance of switchgear, motors, pumps, and control systems at compressor stations. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and a path to become a Level I Station Operator.

You will perform preventive maintenance, assist in planning work, ensure safety compliance, and document activities while working on-site and occasionally overtime or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent education with minimal years of directly related experience in electrical/instrumentation and industrial type settings.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical systems and equipment such as switchgear, motors, generators, pumps, and fans.
• Maintain DC electrical systems and equipment such as batteries, chargers, rectifiers, and inverters.
• Maintain station and unit level electrical control systems and their components such as PLCs, HMIs, and control networks.
• Maintain station and unit level electrical control system end devices such as motor controls, pressure transmitters, pressure switches, temperature sensors, limit switches, solenoids, and actuators.
• Maintain safety systems and their components such as ESD panels, gas detectors, flame detectors, and manual activation switches.
• Assist in planning work and contributing budget-related information as required, consistent with the annual budgeting process.
• Ensure the proper operation, compliance, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of station systems such as air systems, air dryer systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, gas compression, prime mover, and all other equipment necessary to maintain gas delivery through the compressor station.
• Perform station maintenance activities, including but not limited to wastewater and/or environmental compliance and documentation, gas loss reporting, daily station inspections, and station operations.
• Responsibilities may require daily oversight and support of station activities, including weekends and extended coverage up to seven days per week.
• Recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions, while completing accurate documentation and reports in alignment with company and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Control systems

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School/GED

Driver's License

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

VetJobs is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician I in Chambersburg, PA to support maintenance of switchgear, motors, pumps, and control systems at compressor stations. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and a path to become a Level I Station Operator.

You will perform preventive maintenance, assist in planning work, ensure safety compliance, and document activities while working on-site and occasionally overtime or weekends as needed.