Industrial Controls Panel Builder / Electrical Installer

EnerStaff LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerStaff LLC in Houston, TX seeks an Industrial Controls Panel Builder / Electrical Installer. Temp-to-hire, 7am-4pm M-F, pay $25-$32/hour DOE, start ASAP. Primarily shop fabrication with potential field support.

You will assemble, wire, install, and startup industrial control systems including PLC panels and MCCs, ensuring safety and compliance with specs. Responsibilities include panel assembly, wiring, labeling, FAT assistance, and field installation as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5+ years of experience in industrial electrical controls and panel building.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with tools used for panel building and electrical installation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble panels, junction boxes, MCC sections per schematics and layout drawings.
• Perform point-to-point wiring of PLC I/O, relays, VFDs, breakers and instrumentation.
• Fabricate and install DIN rails, wire duct, bus bars and mounting hardware.
• Label and tag devices, wires, and components per project standards.
• Perform quality checks on wiring, torque, and workmanship.
• Assist with panel FAT and documentation.
• Install control panels and MCCs at industrial facilities.
• Run conduit, cable tray, and supports; pull and route power cables.
• Terminate cables for power, control, and instrumentation systems.
• Install transmitters, sensors, motors, and control valves.
• Grounding per standards; support loop checks and system checkout.
• Able to operate forklift.

Skills

Electrical drawings

Panel assembly

Troubleshooting

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Multimeter

Torque wrench

Conduit bender

Job description

Industrial Controls Panel Builder / Electrical Installer

Temp-to-Hire

Location: Houston, TX 77073

Shift: 7am-4pm M-F

Pay: $25-$32/ hour DOE

Start: ASAP

Position Summary

The Industrial Controls Panel Builder / Electrical Installer is responsible for the assembly, wiring, installation, and start up support of industrial control systems, including PLC panels, motor control centers (MCCs), LV and MV Switchgear and instrumentation systems. This role is mainly shop fabrication but may be requested to support field installation if needed, ensuring that all work is executed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble industrial control panels, PLC panels, junction boxes, MCC sections, and Switchgear per electrical schematics and layout drawings
• Perform point-to-point wiring of control devices including relays, terminal blocks, PLC I/O, VFDs, breakers and instrumentation
• Fabricate and install panel components such as DIN rail, wire duct, bus bar systems, and mounting hardware
• Label and tag all devices, wires, and components in accordance with project standards
• Perform quality checks to ensure wiring accuracy, torque requirements, and overall workmanship
• Assist with panel FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and documentation

• Install control panels, MCCs, and associated equipment at industrial facilities
• Run conduit, cable tray, and supports; pull and route power and control cables
• Terminate cables for power, control, and instrumentation systems (including low voltage and medium voltage where applicable)
• Install and connect devices such as transmitters, sensors, motors, and control valves
• Perform panel and equipment grounding per applicable standards
• Support loop checks, point-to-point verification, and system checkout
• Able to operate forklift.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2–5+ years of experience in industrial electrical controls and panel building
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Experience with tools and equipment used for panel building and electrical installation

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in a shop and industrial field environment (indoor and outdoor conditions)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform tasks requiring bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods
• Ability to travel to job sites if requested.

Key Traits for Success

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible schedules to support project demands