Overhead Crane Electrical Controls Specialist

Crane 1 Services

Houma (LA)

On-site

USD 48,216 - 61,992

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Crane 1 Services is seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Electrical Controls Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, test, and commission electrical control systems for overhead cranes and related equipment. You will work hands-on, wiring control panels and safety circuits, and diagnosing complex electrical issues to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role requires reading schematics, working with VFDs and motor controls, and maintaining high safety standards in a production or field

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of electrical control circuits, motor controls, and industrial wiring.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Experience with contactors, relays, transformers, overloads, breakers, fuses, disconnects, and terminal blocks.
Experience troubleshooting AC motors, brakes, VFDs, pendant controls, radio controls, and limit switches.
Ability to use electrical testing equipment including multimeters, clamp meters, continuity testers, and insulation testers.
Understanding of 3‑phase power, control voltage, grounding, phase rotation, and electrical safety.
Ability to perform clean wiring, labeling, terminations, and panel assembly.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand crane movement, hoist operation, and equipment function.
Ability to troubleshoot problems logically and work independently with minimal supervision.
Good communication skills and ability to work with production, service, engineering, and management teams.
Ability to document completed work, test results, and repair findings accurately.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

Install, wire, and terminate electrical components on overhead cranes, hoists, end trucks, control panels, and distribution systems.
Wire pendant controls, radio controls, VFDs, contactors, relays, transformers, disconnects, limit switches, and safety circuits.
Assemble and wire crane control panels according to drawings and layout requirements.
Perform electrical inspections, testing, and QC before shipment or startup.
Troubleshoot electrical and control system problems on cranes, hoists, trolleys, and runway systems.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and BOMs.
Follow safety policies and lockout/tagout procedures.