Electrical & Controls Tech

Post Date

Feb 05, 2026

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77095
US
Apr 14, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Electrical Assembler

Req #

HOU-3b4532bb-c997-47c3-a610-4ef1395f2b18

Pay Rate

$20 - $25 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Electrical & Controls Technician to join a team of six at a top energy company in the Cypress, TX area. The technician will be working on gas turbine and oil and gas generator packages in a manufacturing setting. They should have
experience with wire sizes ranging from 18 AWG to 1/0 AWG, as well as with hand tools such as screwdrivers, wire strippers, crimpers, cutters, air-driven tools, and torque wrenches. The technician will work on equipment such as motor control centers, fire and gas systems, generator control systems, and vibration monitoring instrumentation. They will read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings daily, including P&IDs and work instructions.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

5-15 Years of experience in electrical assembly, wiring of control panels, or rotating equipment manufacturing


5-15 Years of experience with gas turbines & compressors in the Energy, Manufacturing or Industrial industry


High School GED 


Experience with MCCs, Fire & Gas Systems, Generator control systems and Vibration monitoring instrumentations, control panels, conduit systems, cable trays, and wire terminations

Ability to identify and work with electrical components (breakers, disconnects, starters, relays, overloads, timers, etc.). 

Proficiency with wire sizes from 18 AWG up to 1/0 AWG.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Microsoft Windows proficiency

iPad competency

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.