Journeyman Industrial Electrician / Controls & Panel Shop Technician

Journeyman Industrial Electrician / Controls & Panel Shop Technician Location: Wasilla, AK About the Role KEW/Tec. Pro is seeking a Journeyman Industrial Electrician with experience in industrial controls, automation systems, and panel fabrication to join our Wasilla panel shop team. This position is focused on building, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning industrial control panels and automation systems that support critical infrastructure projects across Alaska.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with PLC-based control systems, instrumentation, MCCs, switchgear, industrial electrical equipment, and custom control panel assemblies. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on projects supporting water and wastewater treatment facilities, utilities, power generation, industrial processing facilities, and other critical infrastructure systems.

Unlike traditional field electrician positions, this role is primarily shop-based and heavily involved in automation, controls, and UL panel fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

Panel Fabrication & Assembly Assemble, wire, and troubleshoot industrial control panels from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials (BOMs). Install and terminate PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, relays, power supplies, VFDs, networking equipment, and control devices. Layout panel components and wire assemblies in accordance with design drawings and UL standards.

Verify proper installation and compliance with applicable NEC and industry standards. Prepare completed panels for testing, shipment, and field installation. Electrical & Controls Troubleshooting Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on industrial control systems and electrical equipment. Conduct continuity checks, megger testing, power verification, and functional testing of panel assemblies.

Support startup, commissioning, and system integration activities. Assist with troubleshooting PLC, instrumentation, and control system issues. Quality Control & Testing Conduct quality assurance inspections and functional tests on completed assemblies. Review electrical drawings, redlines, and as-built documentation.

Maintain accurate testing records and project documentation. Ensure all assemblies meet project requirements and quality standards. Shop Operations & Team Support Coordinate with engineering, project management, and field personnel to support project execution. Mentor apprentices and junior technicians. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Assist with inventory management, material tracking, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Alaska Journeyman Certificate of Fitness (or ability to obtain). Valid driver's license. 5+ years of industrial or commercial electrical experience. Strong understanding of electrical theory, NEC requirements, and industrial electrical systems. Ability to read and interpret: Electrical schematics Ladder diagrams Wiring diagrams One-lines Panel layouts Control drawings Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and control circuits.

Preferred Industrial control panel fabrication experience. Experience with PLC-based control systems. Instrumentation and process control experience. Experience with MCCs, switchgear, transformers, generators, and motor control systems. Knowledge of UL508A panel standards. Startup and commissioning experience. Experience in water/wastewater, utilities, oil & gas, or industrial processing facilities.

Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Ideal Backgrounds Candidates may currently hold titles such as: Controls Electrician Industrial Electrician Electrical Controls Technician Automation Technician Panel Builder Control Panel Technician Instrumentation Technician Systems Integration Technician Industrial Maintenance Electrician What Success Looks Like The successful candidate will be able to independently build and troubleshoot industrial control panels, understand automation and control system architecture, perform electrical testing and quality checks, and support the delivery of reliable automation systems for critical infrastructure projects throughout Alaska.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, industrial automation, troubleshooting complex systems, and being a key contributor to a growing controls and integration team