Electrical and Instrument Technician
About The Position
The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician safely maintains, diagnoses, and repairs power plant equipment. The work includes boilers and associated electrical and control equipment; field controllers and instrumentation; motor control centers; electrical equipment ranging from 120V to 13.8kV; and AC switchgear. The position also supports energy-from-waste plant systems, including switchyard equipment, steam turbine-driven generators, air pollution control systems, and Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) equipment. The technician performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, calibration, repairs, and shutdown work; keeps accurate maintenance records and work areas orderly; and completes required safety, compliance, and other training. The role requires following Reworld safety practices and supporting a safe, inclusive workplace while delivering results through trust and building capabilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of experience.
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
- Qualify to wear a full-face respirator.
- Ability to work consistently in various weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Formal technical or apprentice training.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, diagnose, and repair power plant equipment, including boilers and their electrical and control equipment, field controllers, instrumentation, motor control centers, and other electrical equipment.
- Maintain and test low- and medium-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, motor starters, and power transformers.
- Maintain higher-voltage switchyard equipment and steam turbine-driven generators.
- Perform electrical maintenance on energy-from-waste boilers and associated equipment, including pumps, fans, motors, conveyors, and refuse cranes.
- Perform electrical maintenance on energy-from-waste air pollution control systems.
- Troubleshoot, assess, inspect, adjust, and repair the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) and facility flow, pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation, including transmitters, level controls, temperature measurement, and flue gas analysis equipment.
- Troubleshoot, assess, inspect, adjust, and repair Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and historian devices.
- Perform preventive maintenance, including routine calibration, thermography, and ultrasonic testing.
- Operate calibration equipment and perform electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repairs using proper safety practices.
- Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation problems and complete maintenance work records.
- Participate in plant shutdown work, including teardown inspections of electrical plant equipment.
- Keep work areas and tools clean and orderly and perform plant and shop housekeeping.
- Complete required safety, compliance, and other training or certifications within assigned timelines.
- Perform other duties deemed necessary by the E&I management team.
Benefits
- Health care benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
- Wellness program incentives and rewards.
- 401(k) with company match up to 7%.
- Paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement or educational assistance.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Medical and prescription drug coverage for eligible regular full-time U.S. employees.
- Dental and vision coverage for eligible regular full-time U.S. employees.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) for eligible regular full-time U.S. employees.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
