Electrical Controls TechnicanELIR Electrical Controls LLC
Job Start Date:05/01/2026Type of Position:Full Time
Number of Openings:1
Job Location & Contact:
3168 Wentling Schoolhouse Road
East Greenville, PA18041
4843473228
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Job Description:
Position Overview The Controls Technician is an experienced, independent field technician responsible for panel wiring, I/O checkout, commissioning support, startup leadership on small scopes, and reactive service troubleshooting. This role requires a strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and the ability to diagnose and resolve most controls issues independently. Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly Travel: Required daily local site travel, with additional out-of-state travel (10–20%) based on project demands. Reports To: Senior Controls Technician, Controls Engineer, or Project Manager (project dependent) Role Purpose The Controls Technician serves as a trusted field technician capable of working independently while understanding when to escalate programming, safety, or architectural decisions. This position bridges installation, commissioning, and service work while maintaining ELIR’s quality and safety standards. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Core Responsibilities: Panel & Field Installation - Wire control panels and field devices per electrical schematics - Maintain clean routing, labeling, and termination practices - Correct wiring discrepancies and document redlines - Ensure installation aligns with issued electrical prints I/O Checkout & Commissioning - Wire control panels - Perform complete I/O checkout independently - Validate sensors, actuators, motors, and safety circuits - Commission and adjust VFD parameters within approved scope - Support startup validation and sequence testing - Maintain accurate documentation during commissioning PLC & Controls Diagnostics Authorized to Perform: - Go online with PLCs and HMIs for live diagnostics - Monitor tag states and troubleshoot signal flow - Force I/O under controlled and safe conditions - Adjust minor PLC parameters - Modify simple ladder logic with engineering approval Required to Escalate - Safety logic modifications - Major sequence or architecture changes - System-wide logic restructuring - Design-level changes beyond field correction Startup Leadership - Lead commissioning for small or clearly defined projects - Direct I/O checkout workflow - Coordinate with installers and apprentices - Identify when engineering support is required - Ensure system readiness prior to customer handoff Reactive Field Service - Respond to customer service calls - Diagnose root cause of system failures - Restore safe and functional operation - Document findings and corrective actions - Communicate professionally with customer maintenance personnel - Service at ELIR is primarily reactive troubleshooting, not preventative maintenance. Documentation & Quality Standards - Maintain accurate redlines and as-built documentation - Log service notes clearly and professionally - Protect program backups and version control - Uphold ELIR workmanship and safety standards
Experience Required:
Required Experience & Competencies: - 2–5+ years industrial controls or electrical experience - Strong schematic reading ability - Confident meter-based troubleshooting - Experience commissioning drives and industrial devices - Ability to go online with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, PLCnext) - Professional customer communication - Strong safety discipline (LOTO awareness, panel safety) Professional Expectations: - Takes ownership of assigned work - Works independently without excessive supervision - Understands escalation boundaries - Maintains composure in troubleshooting scenarios - Represents ELIR professionally in the field
How to Apply:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4378362920/
Application Deadline:
Apr 01, 2026
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