Controls & Automation Engineering·Updated on Nov 13·
Full-timeTriadelphia, WV, USANo salary listed
About the Job
Requirements
A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required.
Experience with industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, or control panels is required.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills are required.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts is required.
Strong documentation, organizational, and record-keeping skills are required.
Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar software is required.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
A valid driver's license is required.
Responsibilities
Assemble, wire, test, repair, and refurbish WaterForce automation control panels and related equipment.
Support new panel builds and modernization projects.
Perform preventive 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.
Desired Qualifications
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.
The Control Panel Technician plays a key role in the assembly, maintenance, repair, retrofit, and documentation of WaterForce automation controller assets. This position is primarily responsible for upgrading legacy control panels to current hardware and I/O standards while supporting new panel builds and maintaining accurate repair and retrofit records within the company’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
This role will also support troubleshooting and repair activities for industrial control panels, instrumentation, flowmeters, actuated valves, and other automation-related equipment. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and passionate about industrial automation, electrical systems, and equipment reliability.
This role is based out of our Triadelphia, WV shop location.
Control Panel Assembly & Maintenance
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
Automation Asset Reliability
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
Documentation & Asset Management
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
Instrumentation & Automation Support
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
Continuous Improvement
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
Required:
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
Preferred:
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