Senior Electrical Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off + company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Continuous skills training

Job summary

California Hydronics Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Technician for our Hayward, CA location. You will fabricate, wire, and troubleshoot three-phase motor systems and industrial control panels to NEC standards, and energize skid packages with startup and testing of sequences of operation.

The role requires 5–6+ years in industrial electrical work, with a Journeyman Electrician certification preferred. Join a team that values ownership and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 5–6+ years in commercial/industrial electrical work.
• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with pumping/hydronic/HVAC systems or packaged mechanical systems.
• Ability to read schematics and NEC codes.

Responsibilities

• Wire, layout, and conduit-pipe three-phase motors and control panels to NEC standards.
• Test, energize, startup, and verify Sequences of Operation on skid packages.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, instrumentation, and industrial comms before shipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, fabrication techs, and project managers to meet deadlines safely.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

VFDs & PLCs

Schematic reading

Industrial control systems

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyman Electrician certification

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

Conduit benders

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Senior Electrical Technician (Industrial & Commercial Controls)

Location: Hayward, CA

Schedule: Day Shift

Hourly rate: $51 to $60 DOE

Take Your Electrical Career Further as an Owner at CHC

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?

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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.