Job Description

Control Panel Technician

Department: Automation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cadiz, OH

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, test, repair, and refurbish WaterForce automation control panels and related equipment
• Support new panel builds and modernization projects
• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and upgrades on automation control systems
• Execute panel retrofits to migrate legacy assets to current hardware, communications, and design standards

• Perform functional testing and quality assurance inspections on automation assets before deployment and after field return
• Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to improve fleet reliability
• Support standardization initiatives across the WaterForce automation fleet
• Assist with development and maintenance of panel wiring standards and build procedures

• Maintain detailed repair histories, retrofit documentation, and work order records within the CMMS platform
• Prepare reports related to asset repairs, fleet readiness, and modernization progress
• Maintain accurate asset configuration records and testing documentation
• Support inventory tracking, staging, and parts management activities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on flowmeters, instrumentation, actuated valves, and related automation equipment
• Support Automation Engineering, Programming, and Field Operations teams with equipment upgrades and special projects
• Assist with commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support activities as needed

• Recommend improvements to equipment designs, maintenance practices, and fleet standardization efforts
• Support implementation of best practices for automation asset management
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, or control panels
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
• Strong documentation, organizational, and record-keeping skills
• Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar software
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License

• Prior Oil & Gas industry experience
• Water Transfer industry experience
• Experience with PLCs, industrial networking, and SCADA systems
• Experience with industrial control panel assembly and wiring
• Experience performing panel retrofits and component replacement projects
• Experience working with flowmeters, pressure sensors, valve actuators, and instrumentation
• Familiarity with UL508A panel construction practices
• Knowledge of Siemens automation products, Ignition SCADA, cellular communications, and industrial automation equipment

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Employee Referral Programs
• Voluntary Benefits Offered