Industrial Controls Panel Builder / Electrical Installer

About the role

Enerstaff is hiring an Industrial Controls Panel Builder / Electrical Installer in Houston, Texas, working on site in the Electrical department. The role covers the assembly, wiring, installation and start-up support of industrial control systems such as PLC panels, motor control centers (MCCs), LV and MV switchgear and instrumentation systems. It is mainly shop fabrication, though field installation support may be requested. The position is temp-to-hire, starts ASAP, runs 7am-4pm Monday to Friday, and pays $25-$32 per hour depending on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble industrial control panels, PLC panels, junction boxes, MCC sections and switchgear according to electrical schematics and layout drawings.
• Wire control devices point to point, including relays, terminal blocks, PLC I/O, VFDs, breakers and instrumentation.
• Fabricate and install components such as DIN rail, wire duct, bus bar systems and mounting hardware.
• Label and tag devices, wires and components to project standards, and check wiring accuracy, torque and workmanship.
• Assist with panel FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and documentation.
• Install control panels, MCCs and associated equipment at industrial facilities.
• Run conduit, cable tray and supports, pull and route power and control cables, and terminate them.
• Install devices such as transmitters, sensors, motors and control valves, and perform grounding per standards.
• Support loop checks, point-to-point verification and system checkout.
• Able to operate a forklift.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5+ years of experience in industrial electrical controls and panel building.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with tools and equipment used for panel building and electrical installation.
• Ability to work in shop and industrial field environments, lift up to 50 lbs., and travel to job sites if requested.

Required skills

• Reading electrical drawings and schematics
• Panel building and wiring
• PLC I/O and VFD wiring
• Conduit and cable pulling and termination

Applicants should have strong attention to detail, ability to work independently and in a team, good troubleshooting skills, and willingness to work overtime and flexible schedules. Applications are made through the employer's application process.