Journeyman Industrial Electrician / Controls & Panel Shop Technician

TecPro Ltd; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

KEW/TecPro is seeking a Journeyman Industrial Electrician for our Wasilla panel shop team. The role centers on building, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning control panels supporting critical infrastructure across Alaska.

The ideal candidate will have PLC-based control systems, MCCs, switchgear, and UL panel experience. This shop-based position focuses on automation and panel fabrication in Alaska.

Qualifications

• Alaska Journeyman Certificate of Fitness (or ability to obtain).
• 5+ years of industrial or commercial electrical experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, wiring diagrams, one-lines, panel layouts, control drawings.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and troubleshoot industrial control panels from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Install and terminate PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, relays, power supplies, VFDs, networking equipment, and control devices.
• Layout panel components and wire assemblies per design drawings and UL standards.
• Verify proper installation and NEC compliance.
• Prepare completed panels for testing, shipment, and field installation.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on industrial control systems and electrical equipment.
• Support startup, commissioning, and system integration activities.
• Maintain testing records and project documentation.

Skills

Electrical theory

NEC knowledge

Reading diagrams

Troubleshooting

Education

Alaska Journeyman Certificate of Fitness

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

KEW/TecPro is seeking a Journeyman Industrial Electrician with experience in industrial controls, automation systems, and panel fabrication to join our Wasilla panel shop team. This position is focused on building, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning industrial control panels and automation systems that support critical infrastructure projects across Alaska.

Location:

Wasilla, AK

About The Role

KEW/TecPro is seeking a Journeyman Industrial Electrician with experience in industrial controls, automation systems, and panel fabrication to join our Wasilla panel shop team. This position is focused on building, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning industrial control panels and automation systems that support critical infrastructure projects across Alaska.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with PLC-based control systems, instrumentation, MCCs, switchgear, industrial electrical equipment, and custom control panel assemblies. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on projects supporting water and wastewater treatment facilities, utilities, power generation, industrial processing facilities, and other critical infrastructure systems.

Unlike traditional field electrician positions, this role is primarily shop-based and heavily involved in automation, controls, and UL panel fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

Panel Fabrication & Assembly

• Assemble, wire, and troubleshoot industrial control panels from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials (BOMs).
• Install and terminate PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, relays, power supplies, VFDs, networking equipment, and control devices.
• Layout panel components and wire assemblies in accordance with design drawings and UL standards.
• Verify proper installation and compliance with applicable NEC and industry standards.
• Prepare completed panels for testing, shipment, and field installation.

Electrical & Controls Troubleshooting

• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on industrial control systems and electrical equipment.
• Conduct continuity checks, megger testing, power verification, and functional testing of panel assemblies.
• Support startup, commissioning, and system integration activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting PLC, instrumentation, and control system issues.

Quality Control & Testing

• Conduct quality assurance inspections and functional tests on completed assemblies.
• Review electrical drawings, redlines, and as-built documentation.
• Maintain accurate testing records and project documentation.
• Ensure all assemblies meet project requirements and quality standards.

Shop Operations & Team Support

• Coordinate with engineering, project management, and field personnel to support project execution.
• Mentor apprentices and junior technicians.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Assist with inventory management, material tracking, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Alaska Journeyman Certificate of Fitness (or ability to obtain).
• Valid driver's license.
• 5+ years of industrial or commercial electrical experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory, NEC requirements, and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Electrical schematics
• Ladder diagrams
• Wiring diagrams
• One-lines
• Panel layouts
• Control drawings
• Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and control circuits.

Preferred

• Industrial control panel fabrication experience.
• Experience with PLC-based control systems.
• Instrumentation and process control experience.
• Experience with MCCs, switchgear, transformers, generators, and motor control systems.
• Knowledge of UL508A panel standards.
• Startup and commissioning experience.
• Experience in water/wastewater, utilities, oil & gas, or industrial processing facilities.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Ideal Backgrounds

• Controls Electrician
• Industrial Electrician
• Electrical Controls Technician
• Automation Technician
• Panel Builder
• Control Panel Technician
• Instrumentation Technician
• Systems Integration Technician
• Industrial Maintenance Electrician

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will be able to independently build and troubleshoot industrial control panels, understand automation and control system architecture, perform electrical testing and quality checks, and support the delivery of reliable automation systems for critical infrastructure projects throughout Alaska.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on technical work, industrial automation, troubleshooting complex systems, and being a key contributor to a growing controls and integration team