Electrician PLC Termination/Programmer

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Job Description

Job Description

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PLC TERMINATION ELECTRICIAN – DATA CENTER

Position Summary

We are seeking experienced PLC Termination Electricians to support electrical and controls installations on large-scale data center projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience terminating PLC I/O, control panels, instrumentation, and low-voltage control wiring while working from electrical drawings, schematics, and termination schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform PLC I/O terminations inside control panels and electrical cabinets.
• Terminate control wiring, terminal blocks, relays, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Install and terminate 24VDC control circuits and PLC input/output wiring.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and I/O schedules.
• Perform point-to-point wiring and verify proper wire identification and termination.
• Install, label, and terminate control cables according to project specifications.
• Perform continuity checks and verify wiring before energization.
• Assist with PLC panel installation, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Work with digital and analog I/O, including 4–20 mA instrumentation when applicable.
• Terminate wiring associated with VFDs, motor controls, contactors, relays, and control devices.
• Identify and troubleshoot wiring issues, incorrect terminations, and control-circuit problems.
• Use electrical test equipment such as multimeters and continuity testers.
• Maintain accurate wire labeling and documentation.
• Coordinate with electricians, controls technicians, engineers, and project supervisors.
• Follow all data center safety requirements, company policies, and OSHA/NEC standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow proper LOTO procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Commercial, industrial, or data center electrical experience.
• Hands-on experience with PLC panel wiring and terminations.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with terminal blocks, control wiring, and PLC I/O.
• Knowledge of 24VDC control circuits.
• Ability to identify wires using drawings, wire numbers, and termination schedules.
• Experience performing continuity and point-to-point checks.
• Ability to use basic electrical testing equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, or Schneider PLC systems.
• Data center construction experience.
• Experience with control panels and MCCs.
• VFD installation and termination experience.
• Instrumentation and 4–20 mA circuits.
• PLC commissioning and startup experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Electrical apprenticeship or journeyman-level training.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work for extended periods.
• Ability to work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms when required.
• Ability to lift and carry electrical materials and tools.
• Ability to work in active construction and data center environments.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and follow site-specific safety requirements.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented electrician with strong PLC termination and control-panel experience who can accurately follow drawings, identify wiring, complete terminations, perform testing, and work safely as part of a data center electrical team.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard for race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employees are subject to Form I-9 Employment Eligibility.

Company Description

We consider applicants for all positions without regard for race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employees are subject to Form I-9 Employment Eligibility.

Location and commute

116 W 3rd St, Colorado City, TX 79512.

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3131947260.