Instrument and Controls Technician

Reworld Waste•West Wareham, MA

1d•$73,807 - $101,445

About The Position

Reworld seeks a safety-conscious Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Technician to maintain, diagnose, install, and repair power plant and fuel-processing equipment at its SEMASS facility. The facility processes municipal solid waste to generate renewable energy and uses combustion, boiler, turbine, emissions-control, and materials-recovery systems. The role works as part of a team and requires clear communication, independent problem-solving, initiative, and the ability to prioritize work based on plant production requirements while following plant and electrical safety procedures. The technician performs daily preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance in an electrical generation facility. Duties include inspecting, calibrating, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical equipment, instrumentation, and analog and digital control circuits. Work covers equipment and distribution systems ranging from 110V to 115KV, including 4160V distribution and predominantly 480V facility equipment such as hydraulics, fans, pumps, conveyors, shredders, and low-voltage systems. The technician maintains CEMs and COMs, terminates electric motors rated 4160V and below, and installs conduit and wiring for new installations and existing-equipment repairs. The role requires documenting maintenance work, reading and using PLC ladder logic, consulting equipment manuals, requisitioning parts and materials, and using the ALM computerized Maintenance Management Program to access, open, and close corrective and preventive work orders. The technician may also help redesign instrumentation, control, and electrical systems. The successful candidate is expected to develop new skills and be open to occasional cross-disciplinary work in support of team goals. The position includes rotating on-call overtime to support plant operations, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may involve extensive overtime during planned or unplanned maintenance. Work takes place throughout the plant, including hot or cold areas and dusty, noisy, or wet conditions. The technician must climb ladders to access equipment, work at heights using fall protection, lift objects up to 50 pounds, and perform manual tasks such as pushing, pulling, sweeping, and shoveling. The employee must be willing to train to operate telescoping-boom equipment, scissor lifts, and other mobile equipment. The stated base-pay range for the primary location is $73,807 to $101,445. Reworld says the final offer depends on factors including experience, education, geographic location, skills, competencies, travel requirements, and applicable union contracts. Regular full-time U.S. employees have access to medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits, a 401(k) plan with up to a 7% company match, company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. The posting notes that level, title, and/or salary may be adjusted based on the applicant’s experience or skills.

Requirements

At least three years of industrial plant experience repairing and maintaining high-voltage electrical equipment and electronic instrumentation/control systems.
High school diploma.
Valid driver’s license.
Electrical journeyman’s license or solid technical experience.
Hold, or be able to quickly obtain, Massachusetts 1C/2C/3A Hoisting licenses.
Basic understanding of power plant fundamentals, including boiler and turbine operation, ash handling equipment, and pollution-control equipment.
Knowledge of PLCs, including Allen Bradley RSVIEW, RSLIGIX 5000, Control Logix, and Omron.
Knowledge of the Foxboro I/A DCS control system.
Knowledge of 4160V and 480V VFDs.
Knowledge of CEMs and COMs maintenance and troubleshooting, including components and analyzers.
Knowledge of control valves, damper drives, process-control transmitters, and electronic and pneumatic controls calibration and maintenance.
Knowledge of 120V to 115KV switchgear, MCC controls, 125VDC and UPS systems, relay logic, and process-loop controllers.
Ability to test, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on AC/DC motors ranging from 1 to 2000 horsepower.
Ability to read and use P&IDs, schematics, and equipment manuals for electrical installation, troubleshooting, and programming.
Knowledge of electrical test equipment such as Megger, DLRO, and DMM.
Knowledge of fire alarm systems, IP and analog camera systems, access control, and fiber data networking.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and the ALM Maintenance Management Program.
Ability to communicate effectively with groups and individuals, solve problems, work independently with minimal assistance, and prioritize work according to plant production requirements.
Ability to understand and follow plant and electrical safety procedures and contribute to a safe and inclusive workplace.
Willingness to be trained to operate telescoping-boom equipment, scissor lifts, and other mobile equipment.
Ability to work overtime on a rotating on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to perform extensive overtime when required.
Ability to work throughout the plant in hot and cold conditions and in dusty, noisy, and wet areas; climb a 345-foot ladder to access equipment; work at heights using fall protection; lift up to 50 pounds; and perform manual labor including pushing, pulling, sweeping, and shoveling.

Responsibilities

Safely perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance on plant electrical equipment, instrumentation, control circuits, and processing equipment.
Inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical equipment and analog and digital control circuits and instrumentation.
Maintain Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEMs) and Continuous Opacity Monitoring (COMs) systems.
Terminate electric motors rated 4160V and below, and install conduit and wiring for new installations and repairs to existing equipment.
Document work to be completed and work accomplished, and use the ALM maintenance program to access, open, and close preventive and corrective work orders and manage related activities.
Read and use PLC ladder logic, equipment manuals, P&IDs, schematics, and technical documentation; requisition parts and materials as needed.
Effectively complete preventive maintenance tasks on schedule to reduce equipment breakdowns and operational downtime.
Respond to changing plant priorities as directed by the supervisor and prioritize maintenance, repair, and installation work to minimize production downtime.
Use root-cause analysis to investigate breakdowns and line stoppages in collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
Repair and maintain production and processing machinery, including inspection, assembly, disassembly, and replacement of components as necessary.
Observe machinery and equipment operation and diagnose malfunctions using mechanical devices.
Review maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
Inspect operating machines and equipment for compliance with operational and safety performance standards.
Maintain safe, clean, and orderly work areas and perform post-job cleanup.
Support maintenance and operations departments as directed by the supervisor to meet business needs.
Help redesign instrumentation, control, and electrical systems as required.
Participate in occasional cross-disciplinary activities and acquire new skills to support team goals.
Work overtime on a rotating on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and perform extensive overtime during planned or unplanned maintenance when required.
Train to operate equipment with a telescoping boom, scissor lifts, and other mobile equipment.