Control Panel and Harness Wiring Technician
Location: North Houston, Texas
Department: Assembly | Reports to: Team Lead Electrical Assembly
This role aligns to an Electrical Assembler Level 2 scope.
A day in the life
You begin by reviewing wiring diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, unit drawings, and BOMs. With a clear plan, you mount components, drill and tap precise holes, and route cables neatly through control panels and MCC/IO cabinets. You assemble and terminate conductors, insert pins for Amphenol connectors destined for gas turbines and auxiliary systems, and label every wire for absolute clarity.
As builds progress, you prepare systems for final test—calibrating, checking continuity, troubleshooting wiring issues, and making careful adjustments to meet electrical and dimensional specifications. Throughout the day, you collaborate closely with your supervisor and engineering teammates to resolve questions, uphold safety, and deliver quality on time.
About Excel Staffing
Excel Staffing partners with leading organizations across Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Construction, C-Suite, HR, PMO, Software/IT, Finance & Accounting, Hospitality & Events, and Warehouse & Logistics. We support long-term, short-term, permanent, payroll, and project-based needs—and we’re growing rapidly to meet our clients’ goals.
What you will do
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, unit drawings, and BOMs to assemble equipment accurately.
- Assemble components, devices, and wiring per assembly drawings; mount and install subassemblies into final assemblies.
- Prepare builds for testing, including calibration and troubleshooting; perform quality checks to meet standards.
- Terminate and route wires in control panels and MCC/IO cabinets; strip, ferrule, and label conductors precisely.
- Perform pin insertion and mating for Amphenol cables used with gas turbines and auxiliary equipment.
- Connect component lead wires to printed circuits and between components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.
- Adjust/trim materials to achieve required electrical or dimensional characteristics.
- Drill and tap holes to mount components; terminate wiring per diagrams using proper tools; learn to pack glands with Kopex.
- Collaborate with your supervisor and engineering to plan work and resolve production, quality, or procedural issues.
- Follow established safety and quality procedures; maintain a clean, safe work area; perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Two to four years of experience or related experience.
- High school diploma or GED, or one to three months related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to perform basic math, including fractions.
Tools and technical know-how
- Confident with basic hand, air, and power tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, cutting wheels, etc.).
- Industrial Electrical Experience; Industrial Electrical Systems; Electrical Panel Installation.
- Ability to understand and troubleshoot wiring issues.
Competencies
- Attendance/Punctuality, Dependability, Initiative, Motivation.
- Quality and Quantity focus; Safety and Security awareness.
- Teamwork and Technical Skills with a growth mindset.
Physical demands and work environment
- Frequently: stand, kneel, sit, walk, talk/hear, use hands/fingers; climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
- Occasionally: work near moving mechanical parts; around fumes/airborne particles/toxic chemicals.
- Frequent exposure to outside weather; moderate noise environment.
- Occasionally lift and/or move more than 30 pounds unassisted.
- Occasionally operate forklifts, manlifts, scissor lifts, or overhead cranes.
- MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK, READ and WRITE English proficiently.
Schedule
Full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with possible approved overtime.
Team structure
No supervisory responsibilities.
Ready to build with us?
Thank you—we look forward to working with you!
Stephen Torrez
Business Development Manager
www.excelstaffing.net
Stephen.Torrez@ExcelStaffing.net