Senior Electrical Technician

California Hydronics Corporation; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay & PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Continuous training

Job summary

California Hydronics Corporation (CHC) in Hayward, CA is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician, Journeyman, or Controls Specialist who wants to become an owner through our ESOP. Earn $51–$60 per hour, DOE, with a day shift and on-site work in a growing manufacturing environment.

You will fabricate, wire, test, and commission complex control panels and packaged systems for HVAC and hydronic projects.

Qualifications

• 5–6+ years of commercial or industrial electrical experience in pumping or hydronic systems preferred.
• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent trade apprenticeship preferred.
• Hands-on experience wiring and troubleshooting 3–phase motors, VFDs, control valves, PLCs, and instrumentation.
• Ability to read schematics, control schematics, panel layouts, and P&IDs while following NEC codes.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and wire systems, layout conduits, and assemble three-phase motors and control panels per NEC standards.
• Energize skid packages, start up equipment, conduct flow and operational tests, verify sequences of operation.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, instrumentation, and industrial communication issues prior to shipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and project managers to review schematics and ensure on-time, safe project delivery.

Skills

Three-phase motor wiring

VFDs & PLCs troubleshooting

Instrumentation wiring & startup

Schematics reading & NEC compliance

Education

Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent trade apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Take Your Electrical Career Further as an Owner at CHC

Location: Hayward, CA

Schedule: Day Shift

Hourly rate: $51 to $60 DOE

Are you an experienced Industrial Electrician, Journeyman, or Controls Specialist looking for stability, higher-level technical challenges, and real financial growth? At CHC, you aren't just an employee—you are an owner.

We manufacture custom packaged mechanical systems, pumping skids, and complex HVAC controls. If you excel at reading schematics, wiring custom control panels, troubleshooting VFDs/PLCs, and bringing complex equipment to life, we want you on our fabrication team.

Why Experienced Electricians Choose CHC

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Build true long-term wealth through employee stock ownership. As CHC grows, your financial stake grows with it.

Robust Compensation & Paid Time Off: Enjoy a highly competitive pay structure alongside a generous PTO policy and paid company holidays so you can balance hard work with personal time.

Continuous Training & Tuition Reimbursement: We invest directly in your professional development with continuous skills training and tuition reimbursement programs to keep you ahead in industrial automation and electrical trades.

What You’ll Be Doing

System Fabrication & Wiring: Wire, layout, and conduit-pipe three-phase motors, motor starters, VFDs, PLC-based control systems, and industrial control panels to NEC standards.

Testing & Commissioning: Energize custom skid packages, perform equipment startup, flow/operational testing, and verify Sequences of Operation.

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Independently diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, instrumentation, and industrial communication issues before shipment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, fabrication technicians, and project managers to review schematics, complete quality control documentation, and ensure projects hit deadlines safely.

What We’re Looking For

Experience: 5–6+ years of commercial or industrial electrical experience with pumping systems, hydronic systems, HVAC equipment, or packaged mechanic systems. Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent trade apprenticeship preferred.

Technical Skills: Hands-on experience wiring and troubleshooting 3–phase motors, VFDs, control valves, PLCs, and instrumentation. Familiar with performing equipment startup, commissioning and operational testing.

Schematics & Codes: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex electrical wiring diagrams, control schematics, panel layouts, and P&IDs while adhering strictly to NEC codes.

Equipment Safety: Comfortable operating standard fabrication tools, conduit benders, and equipment (forklifts/cranes) safely. Clean driving record required.

Ready to Own Your Future?

Stop working just for a paycheck and start building equity in your career.

CHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.