Electrical and Instrument Technician

Covanta; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

FSA / HSA

401(k) match

Life insurance

EAP

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking an Instrument & Controls Technician to manage electrical and control equipment across the plant. Responsibilities include preventive, corrective and emergency service, calibration, and testing new equipment per safety standards.

The role requires troubleshooting DCS/PLC systems, maintaining documentation, and updating preventive maintenance work orders. On-call duties and rotating shifts are expected to meet plant needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with electronic/electrical and pneumatic systems in an industrial setting.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; formal technical training preferred.
• Familiarity with PLCs and distributed control systems.
• Ability to calibrate instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature) and read electrical prints & P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, calibrate and repair instrument and control systems and equipment.
• Assist in redesigning instrumentation, control and electrical systems as needed.
• Monitor burning and ensure safe, efficient plant operation.
• Perform other duties to support maintenance and safety.

Skills

Problem solving

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting DCS/PLC systems

Instrumentation calibration

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

OMRON PLC hardware

Allen Bradley PLC hardware

SLC 504

Citect SCADA

Job description

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.

About the role

The Instrument & Controls Technician will be responsible for managing all phases of electrical and control equipment throughout the plant. This includes preventive, corrective, emergency, warranty service, etc. throughout the facility. Identifies, repairs, and documents electrical equipment malfunctions. Familiar with and have skills to troubleshoot DCS systems, PLC's, VFD, motor control circuits, transmitters, flow meters, level controls and burner management systems. Calibrates mechanical and electrical instrumentation, installs and tests new equipment in accordance with safety standards, conducts predictive analysis of electrical and instrumentation systems and equipment and update Preventive Maintenance System and work orders. Willing to perform other duties as assigned to assist the maintenance department. Must be willing to be on-call and work variety of shifts to meet plant needs.

Some responsibilities will include:

• Operating and maintaining the instrument and control test, calibration and repair areas and all equipment and tolls assigned.
• Helping to redesign instrumentation, control and electrical systems, as required.
• Monitors burning, as appropriate.
• Performs general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the facility.
• Performs other duties as required.

The successful candidate will be a safety conscious team player that takes pride in their work and workplace. They will work to learn new skills and be open to occasional cross discipline activities to progress the team goals.

Position Requirements:

• To be considered for this position, you must have 5 years or more of hands‑on experience with electronic/electrical and pneumatic systems and equipment in an industrial environment. Energy from Waste experience or Power Plant experience desired.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent and/or formal technical training.
• Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers and Distributive Control Systems are also required.
• Ability to trouble shoot and diagnose instrumentation and controls with an understanding how they interact in the process.
• Ability to perform calibrations to pressure, flow, temperature and other sensing instrumentation (majority Rosemount).
• Proficient in the use of multimeters and smart calibrators.
• Ability to read electrical prints & P&IDs.
• Ability to trouble shoot OMRON PLC hardware.
• Ability to trouble shoot OMRON PLC logic utilizing OMRON software.
• Ability to trouble shoot Allen Bradly PLC hardware.
• Ability to trouble shoot Allen Bradley PLC logic utilizing Allen Bradley software (SLC 504).
• Ability to learn and fully utilize the user Operator Interface System "Citect" including the creation of graphic screens, writing ci-code, develop alarm & trend tags, etc.
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot Ethernet communication in the Plant Control System.
• Must be able to work on a rotating shift schedule and work overtime as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
• Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
• Consistently work in various weather condition

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.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $73,807.00 - $101,445.00

Reworld provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person-and their families-through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full‑time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long‑term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry‑leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

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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Reworld may sometimesselectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.