Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Reference #: JR11708

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

The Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technician plays a key role in maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable operation of power plant systems. The position involves performing maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of a wide range of electrical and instrumentation equipment associated with energy-from-waste boilers, air pollution control systems, and turbine generators. The E&I Technician works to ensure all systems operate within compliance and safety standards while supporting plant reliability and performance.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and testing of 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 work related to energy-from-waste boilers, including pumps, fans, motors, conveyors, and refuse cranes.
• Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy-from-waste air pollution control systems.
• Familiar with troubleshooting, assessing, inspecting, adjusting, and repair of Vacuum pumps and related components for environmental monitoring systems.
• Familiar with troubleshooting, assessing, inspecting, adjustment, and repair Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and historian devices consisting of Digital I/O, relays and PLC components
• Familiar with troubleshooting and repair of relays and familiar with ladder logic.
• Conduct preventive maintenance activities such as equipment calibration, thermography, and ultrasonic testing.
• Operate calibration equipment and perform electrical and instrumentation repairs using proper Reworld safety practices.
• Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation problems and maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Participate in plant shutdown activities including teardown inspections of electrical plant equipment.
• Maintain work areas, tools, and equipment in a clean, orderly condition while performing general housekeeping duties.
• Complete Reworld safety, compliance, and training certifications within assigned timelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Electrical and Instrumentation management team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal technical or apprenticeship training preferred.
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Ability to perform all duties while upholding Reworld's values of safety, inclusivity, trust, and continuous improvement.
• Must be able to work overtime on a rotating on-call schedule to support plant

operations as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb as required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Must qualify to wear a full-face respirator.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions year-round.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP). We do not discriminate against any qualified applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived, physical, mental, or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Staffing Agency Policy

Reworld may occasionally collaborate with approved staffing agencies and search firms. Only candidates submitted through agencies with a signed agreement and authorized work order for a specific role will be considered. Unsolicited candidate submissions from non-approved agencies will not be eligible for any fees.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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