Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Apprenticeship-to-Career Program

Reworld Projects•Usa, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a paid apprenticeship program designed to develop in-depth technical expertise through extensive hands-on training. The program includes 8 weeks of training at a Technical Training Center in Tampa, FL, an online training curriculum, and on-the-job training at the Alexandria Facility. Upon successful completion, participants are prepared to step into a full-time Electrical and Instrument Technician position. The learning process will be varied, incorporating in-person classroom instruction, computer-based training, and hands-on experience under the supervision of a dedicated field trainer or shift supervisor. The apprentice will assist in basic electrical and electronic work, maintaining motors, control centers, and electrical fixtures to support facility operations and ensure compliance with production schedules and plant requirements, adhering to National and Local Electrical Codes. Upon graduation, the E&I Technician will work safely as part of a team to maintain all phases of electrical switchgear (high and low voltage) and electrical equipment throughout the plant. This role requires strong communication skills for problem-solving, a self-starter attitude, and the ability to prioritize work based on plant production needs. The technician will work independently with minimal assistance and must understand safety procedures related to electrical equipment. Daily participation in preventative, scheduled, and corrective maintenance activities at an electrical generation facility, including maintenance of boilers and associated electrical equipment, is expected.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid Driver’s License required.
At least five (5) years’ experience as a maintenance electrician in a power plant or comparable industrial setting is required for direct E&I Technician placement.
Must be able to communicate effectively with groups and individuals to solve operational problems.
Must be a self-starter capable of working independently with minimal assistance and prioritizing work based on plant production requirements.
Must be willing to be trained to operate telescoping boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other mobile equipment.
Must be available for scheduled on-call periods, rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays; must support planned and unplanned maintenance outages which may require extensive overtime.
Must be able to wear a full-face respirator and perform physical activities while wearing it.
Frequently ascends and descends ladders, stairs, elevated walkways, and ramps using feet, legs, hands, and arms.
Will enter boilers with or without scaffolding to inspect and check the status of work being performed.
Must be able to work in all plant locations under extremes of heat, cold, dust, noise, and wet or humid conditions.
Must be capable of working at high elevations; must climb ladders and work from heights using fall protection.
Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs. and perform manual labor including pushing, pulling, sweeping, and shoveling.
Position requires working near and around operating mechanical parts, mobile equipment, confined spaces, and sources of vibration.
Periodically exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
Must be capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) including hearing protectors, respirators, and other safety gear as required.

Nice To Haves

Electrical Journeyman’s License or strong apprentice training experience required (or must be obtained upon program completion).
Prior experience working with high-power electric systems, motor starters, PLCs, or electrical generating equipment is a plus for apprenticeship entry.
Crane electrical controls
Commercial and industrial electrical equipment
Motor Control Center (MCC) controls
P&IDs, schematics, and equipment manuals for electrical equipment installation, troubleshooting, and programming
AC/DC motors, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, generators, and protective relays
Windows-based PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of circuit breakers, motor control centers (MCCs), generators, transformers, electrical metering, protective relays, and related devices.
Test and troubleshoot AC and DC electrical circuits, motors, circuit breakers, protective relays, and other related equipment.
Install, test, and commission new electrical equipment in accordance with applicable safety standards and National/Local Electrical Codes.
Maintain, repair, and service crane electrical controls, commercial and industrial electrical equipment, and all plant switchgear (high and low voltage).
Spec out, price, and install all sizes of conduit, junction boxes, wire, and related components for new projects and equipment replacement.
Calibrate, adjust, and maintain industrial instruments and control systems.
Work with PLCs, instrumentation loops, and process control equipment.
Interpret and utilize P&IDs, schematics, equipment manuals, and technical drawings for troubleshooting, installation, and programming.
Identify repairs and document electrical equipment malfunctions accurately and thoroughly.
Write comprehensive maintenance logs, reports, and procedure manuals.
Conduct preventative analysis of electrical systems and recommend equipment updates.
Access and manage work orders for corrective and preventative tasks using computer-based CMMS software.
Read and interpret equipment manuals for technical clarification; requisition necessary parts and materials.
Follow all safety rules and adhere to OSHA and HazMat procedures regarding the storage and handling of materials.
Identify critical trends that may indicate potential equipment danger; accurately report equipment malfunctions to the Shift Supervisor and E&I Technician.
Operate in compliance with established production schedules, plant requirements, and National and Local Electrical Codes.
Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work environment; observe good safety habits at all times.
Assist with installation, maintenance, preventative maintenance, repair, calibration, testing, and adjustment of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and other industrial equipment.
Install, repair, and maintain power transmission lines, transformers, electrical motors, instruments, controls, and related equipment.
Inspect, test, adjust, repair, and maintain high-voltage equipment, including generators, AC and DC motors, and all plant switchgear and related equipment.
Plan and detail assigned jobs using sketches, blueprints, schematics, and drawings.
Consult with operations and technical groups on safety procedures and job hazards.
Complete on-line training curriculum in conjunction with on-the-job activities.