Lead Panel Shop Technician - Manufacturing & Installation

Lead Panel Shop Technician – Manufacturing & Installation –
Pillar Innovations

We are an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with offices throughout the country.

We promote continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, flexibility, defined career paths, full benefits, and apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We value respect, dignity, and a flexible work‑life balance.

We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. Success here starts with a positive, can‑do attitude, ambition, and a strong sense of safety.

Openings for experienced workers and training for entry‑level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!

The Panel Shop Lead Technician – Manufacturing & Installation plays a hands‑on leadership role in building and wiring electrical control panels for internal and external customers at Pillar Innovations. The role leads by example, guides daily work, supports quality standards, and mentors technicians.

The position requires flexibility for extended hours as needed and occasional travel to customer sites, sometimes with overnight stays. If you enjoy combining technical expertise with leadership and helping others succeed, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

• Exercise safe electrical practices
• Assist personnel in identifying hazards while performing duties
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
• Recognize any necessary revisions for As‑Built drawings, record project notes for process improvement, and report needed revisions to Foreman and/or Project Manager
• Identify and implement areas for efficiency gains in overall processes in collaboration with the Panel Shop Foreman
• Assist Panel Shop Foreman with Quality Control tasks
• Assist Project Managers and the Panel Shop Foreman with customer communications as needed
• Ensure project documents are accurate and complete
• Assist with on‑site installations as needed
• Train and mentor Panel Shop Techs

• Oversee and act as a resource to Panel Shop Techs related to panel building duties
• Perform panel building duties as needed

• Provide oversight for control panel wiring and assembly
• Provide insight to Engineers in the design process as requested
• Perform control wiring duties as needed
• Oversee testing of finished panels

• Oversee and act as a resource to Panel Shop Techs related to electronics & soldering duties
• Perform electronics & soldering duties as needed
• Provide insight to Engineers in the design process as requested

• Stay up‑to‑date with and ensure Panel Shop Technicians follow electrical codes and safe wiring practices
• Lead the installation of energized systems
• Oversee the function testing of completed systems
• Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting

• Stand for an extended period of time
• Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / crawl / kneel
• The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• 5+ years’ experience and/or education in electrical related work preferred
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Ability to oversee small projects
• Assist Shop Foreman with Quality Control tasks
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, within broad guidelines of procedures and goals
• Ability to independently troubleshoot electrical circuits, boards, etc.
• Ability to differentiate color codes
• Ability to read, interpret, and mark up electrical schematics
• Proficient in electrical theory and shop standards
• Proficient in the use of basic and advanced hand and power tools such as pliers, hacksaws, wire strippers, multimeters, drills, grinders, etc.

• Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
  • Short/Long term disability
  • Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit Summary) and 7 paid holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and…