Overhead Crane Controls Specialist

Crane 1 Services; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane 1 Services in Houma, LA seeks an Overhead Crane Electrical Controls Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, test, and commission electrical control systems on overhead cranes and related equipment. You will work hands-on across wiring, VFDs, relays, and safety devices to keep systems running.

The role demands precise diagnostics, reading schematics, and collaboration with manufacturing and service teams to deliver safe, reliable crane operations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical control circuits, motor controls, and industrial wiring.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with VFDs, relays, contactors, fuses, and control wiring.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, and terminate electrical components on cranes and related equipment.
• Wire pendant controls, radio controls, VFDs, contactors, relays, and safety circuits.
• Diagnose and repair electrical/control issues on cranes and walkways.
• Test power, control voltage, motor leads, and ground connections.
• Read schematics and ensure wiring meets drawings and specs.
• Assemble, label, and test control panels.
• Support commissioning and field start-up at customer sites.

Skills

Electrical circuits

Motor controls

Industrial wiring

Schematic reading

VFD troubleshooting

Panel assembly

Safety compliance

Job description

Crane 1 Services in Houma, LA seeks an Overhead Crane Electrical Controls Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, test, and commission electrical control systems on overhead cranes and related equipment. You will work hands-on across wiring, VFDs, relays, and safety devices to keep systems running.

The role demands precise diagnostics, reading schematics, and collaboration with manufacturing and service teams to deliver safe, reliable crane operations.