# Electrical Controls Technician - Company: [Themuralgroup]() - Location: West Virginia - Team: Industrial - Employment type: Full Time - Salary: $40 – $45 / hour - Posted: August 7, 2026 ## Job description **Industrial Controls Electrician** **Pay & Perks** * **Pay Rate:** $40–$45/hour (depending on experience) * **Per Diem:** $120/day for hotel and meals * **Schedule:** Full-time contract project with overtime potential * Work with a global leader in metals and automation manufacturing * Project location: Apple Grove, WV – just outside **Huntington, WV** **SHIFT: 1st shift: 7:00am-4:30pm** **Job Overview** Are you an experienced **Industrial Controls Electrician or Electrical Control Technician** looking for your next project? Mural Industrial Staffing is hiring **skilled electrical control technicians** for a large-scale installation project with a global manufacturing leader in **Apple Grove, WV** (outside Huntington, WV). This is a contract opportunity (**6+ months**) with excellent pay, daily per diem, and the chance to work on advanced PLC-based electrical systems. **What You’ll Do** * Install, bend, and secure flexible and rigid conduit. * Pull, organize, and label wires for control systems (30–40 ft runs). * Terminate wiring into PLC I/O modules, terminal blocks, and junction boxes. * Install and align sensors (limit switches, proximity switches, etc.). * Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts. * Test circuits and components (voltage, continuity) with multimeters. * Follow **Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)** and electrical safety procedures. * Work independently and troubleshoot issues with minimal supervision. **Must-Have Skills:** * 3+ years of industrial electrical installation and troubleshooting experience. * Hands-on PLC wiring and control panel experience. * Strong knowledge of NEC/IEC wiring standards and safety practices. * Skilled in using hand and power tools (conduit benders, knockout punches, drills). * Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics. **Nice-to-Have:** * Previous work on large industrial or manufacturing projects. * PLC cabinet assembly and field device troubleshooting experience. **Why Work with Mural Industrial Staffing?** Mural Industrial specializes in connecting skilled tradespeople with top employers in **manufacturing, construction, and industrial projects**. We provide competitive pay, reliable support, and access to long-term opportunities across the U.S. You should be proficient in: * 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems * Electrical Installation * Electrical Troubleshooting * Electrical Repair * Equipment Installation ## Apply [Apply on Themuralgroup]() Canonical job page: