Electrician PLC Termination/Programmer

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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.

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.

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