Electrical Controls Technician

Employee Type Full Time

Description

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Controls & Panel Technician to join our production operations in Claremore. In this role, you will own the electrical validation of our fan-cooled units, manage the "First Article" testing process for new production runs, and act as the primary operational resource for electrical troubleshooting.

You will work heavily inside mixed-voltage control panels containing both 480V AC 3-phase power and 24V DC control circuits, verifying point-to-point continuity, validating internal PLC inputs/outputs, and ensuring proper serial communications (RS485) between daisy-chained hardware.

• First Article Inspection:
  Conduct complete electrical validation on initial production units, following schematics and test protocols to verify proper wiring before unit sign-off.
• Control Panel Diagnostics:
  Utilize digital multimeters (DMMs) to troubleshoot and isolate issues within mixed-voltage enclosures (480V AC power and 24V DC control logic).
• Network & Comms Verification:
  Diagnose and correct physical-layer issues on daisy-chained fan configurations utilizing RS485 communication lines (checking for termination issues, swapped lines, and grounding loop faults).
• PLC I/O Troubleshooting:
  Reference internal PLC hardware modules and status indicators to verify that field sensors and inputs are registering correctly at the controller.
• Quality Documentation:
  Accurately log test results, continuity checks, and loop-voltage baselines to maintain quality control standards and feed design feedback to engineering.

• Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience as an industrial electrician, controls technician, or panel builder in a manufacturing, HVAC, or automation environment.
• Electrical Safety:
  Strong working knowledge of electrical safety practices; NFPA 70E certification or equivalent safety training is highly preferred.
• Schematic Literacy:
  Absolute proficiency in reading, interpreting, and redlining complex industrial electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Tools of the Trade:
  Expert proficiency with digital multimeters for troubleshooting voltage drops, continuity, and resistance values.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to safely navigate a production floor and manipulate panel wiring with high precision.