Summary – Traveling Controls Technician As a Traveling Controls Technician, you'll spearhead panel-upgrade and install projects that modernize and expand industrial control systems across our North American customer base. Your primary mission is to re-terminate and add I/O in tight control boxes, integrate safety switches, and commission variable-frequency drives (VFDs) — all within carefully planned maintenance windows that minimize downtime. Flights, mileage, lodging, and daily per-diem are covered, and every assignment is scheduled in advance so you can focus on high-impact technical work, not last-minute call-outs. Responsibility Summary – Traveling Controls Technician Pull, land, and label discrete and analog I/O wiring (24 VDC, 120 VAC, 4-20 mA, Ethernet) in compact enclosures while adhering to industrial wiring practices and UL 508A/NEC requirements. Install and verify safety switches, safety relays, and e-stops; perform functional checks with on-site operations staff before restart. Terminate, program-assist, and test VFDs up to 50 HP; confirm proper motor rotation, parameter sets, and interlock signals. Coordinate with plant maintenance or controls engineers to isolate equipment, complete work, and restore operation inside designated shutdown windows (typically 1-2 hours). Inspect existing panel layout; identify clearance, heat-dissipation, or wiring issues and propose corrective actions. Travel to manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and process facilities per a rolling project calendar. Maintain a neat, hazard-free workspace; comply with NFPA 70E arc-flash and company LOTO procedures at all times. Capture as-built redlines, terminal torque readings, photos, and commissioning checklists on a company-issued tablet; submit digital reports daily. Assist with inventory of ferrules, wire markers, terminal blocks, and spare VFDs; keep shared toolkits (crimpers, megger, oscilloscope) calibrated and ready. Perform other controls-related duties as assigned by the Project Lead. Qualification Summary – Traveling Controls Technician Five (5)+ years' hands-on experience wiring or retrofitting industrial control panels, PLC I/O, safety circuits, and VFDs. Working knowledge of IEC/NEC standards, UL 508A layout guidelines, and best practices for high-density panel wiring. Ability to read and mark up electrical schematics, P&IDs, and VFD parameter sheets. Demonstrated success executing time-critical upgrades during scheduled shutdowns. Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable PLC/VFD platforms a plus. Valid driver's license and willingness to fly and drive to project sites throughout the United States Capability to lift 50 lbs, bend/kneel in cramped cabinets, climb ladders, and work in hot or cold industrial environments. Basic proficiency with tablets/laptops for documentation, remote meetings, and time entry. OSHA 10 or NFPA 70E training preferred (company-provided if not current). Strong communication skills and a safety-first mindset.