Journeyman Electrical & Instrumentation Controls Tech

Transmission & Distribution World; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Program

Vacation, Personal Time, 10 Holidays

Disability and Life Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Vorbeck seeks an hands-on Electrical & Instrumentation Controls Technician to support installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, instrumentation, and production equipment at Grand Forks, ND. The role combines electrical and controls expertise with facility maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Requirements include 3+ years in industrial electrical systems, Journeyman Electrician license, and OSHA safety training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman Electrician license required; Master Electrician preferred.
• OSHA safety training a plus.
• 3+ years in industrial electrical systems, controls, instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems and control panels.
• Support sensors, instrumentation, and control devices used in manufacturing and testing.
• Assist with PLC-based systems, VFDs, and motor controls to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive/corrective maintenance on electrical, instrumentation, and facility systems.
• Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and P&IDs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and IT teams.
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation; ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Industrial electrical systems

Motor controls & power distribution

PLC-based systems familiarity

VFDs & motor control systems

Electrical testing tools

Reading schematics & blueprints

Electrical codes & safety awareness

Hands-on troubleshooting

Lab or pilot-scale system experience (

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician license

Master Electrician lic. preferred

OSHA certification or safety training

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Job description

Vorbeck seeks an hands-on Electrical & Instrumentation Controls Technician to support installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, instrumentation, and production equipment at Grand Forks, ND. The role combines electrical and controls expertise with facility maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Requirements include 3+ years in industrial electrical systems, Journeyman Electrician license, and OSHA safety training.