Field Industrial Control Panel Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About the opportunity

Join our Louisville, KY team as a Field Industrial Control Panel Technician. You’ll build, install, and service electrical control panels for customers across multiple locations, blending shop-based fabrication with on-site integration and troubleshooting. If PLCs, schematics, and multi-voltage work are your strengths—and you like to travel—this role is for you.

A day in the life

• Start by reviewing electrical schematics and job specs, confirming components and wiring plans for new builds.
• Assemble and wire control panels to exacting standards, validating continuity and labeling for clarity and safety.
• Head to customer sites to install panels, land field wiring, and commission systems across 120/208/240/480 VAC environments.
• Integrate PLC hardware and I/O, verify functionality, and assist with basic program loading or adjustments as needed.
• Diagnose issues, perform repairs, and conduct preventive maintenance to keep systems operating safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with teammates and customers to hit deadlines and coordinate project handoffs.
• Document work performed—from installation notes to test results—and maintain accurate service records.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Designing and building electrical panels from drawings and wiring diagrams
• Installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting 120/208/240/480 V systems
• Executing electrical installations and repairs with a strong safety focus
• Partnering with the team to deliver projects on schedule
• Applying PLC-based control integration and verification
• Performing inspections and routine maintenance on panels and related systems
• Completing thorough documentation for each job

What you bring

• Hands-on experience assembling and repairing electrical control panels
• Fluency reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Proven work with 120/208/240/480 V power distribution
• Solid knowledge of electrical and electronic system fundamentals
• Familiarity with PLC hardware and control integration
• Self-directed work style with strong teamwork and communication skills
• Exceptional troubleshooting ability and attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license and readiness to travel

Tools & technologies

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Location & travel

Role based in Louisville, KY with travel to customer sites as required.