PLC Controls Installation Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Build, Wire, and Commission Advanced Control Systems

Step onto a large-scale industrial project with a global leader in metals and automation manufacturing. As a PLC Controls Installation Electrician, you’ll help bring a new facility online in Apple Grove, WV (just outside Huntington), working hands-on with PLC-based control systems for a minimum of 6+ months.

Day-in-the-Life

Start your 1st-shift day at 7:00 a.m. and wrap up around 4:30 p.m., with overtime opportunities when the schedule demands. You’ll map out conduit runs, pull and label control wiring, terminate into PLC I/O and terminal blocks, and verify sensor alignment—keeping safety and precision front and center. Throughout the day, you’ll read panel layouts and schematics, validate voltage and continuity with your meter, and troubleshoot issues independently to keep the build moving.

Compensation & Logistics

• Pay: $40–$45/hour (DOE)
• Per Diem: $120/day for hotel and meals
• Schedule: Full-time contract project with overtime potential
• Location: Apple Grove, WV (near Huntington, WV)
• Hours: 1st shift, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

What You’ll Tackle

• Install, bend, and secure both flexible and rigid conduit
• Pull, organize, and label control wiring (typical runs of 30–40 ft)
• Terminate into PLC I/O modules, terminal blocks, and junction boxes
• Install and align limit switches, proximity sensors, and related devices
• Interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts
• Test voltage and continuity using a multimeter
• Follow LOTO and all electrical safety procedures
• Work independently and diagnose issues with minimal direction

What You Bring

• 3+ years in industrial electrical installation and troubleshooting
• Hands-on PLC wiring and control panel experience
• Knowledge of NEC/IEC standards and safe work practices
• Proficiency with conduit benders, knockout punches, and drills
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings

Bonus Skills

• Background on large industrial/manufacturing projects
• Experience assembling PLC cabinets and troubleshooting field devices

About Mural Industrial Staffing

Mural Industrial specializes in connecting skilled trades with leading employers across manufacturing, construction, and industrial projects nationwide—offering competitive pay, dependable support, and access to long-term opportunities.

Technical Proficiencies

• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Equipment Installation