Electrical and Instrument Technician

Reworld Projects, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld in Fort Myers, FL seeks an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to maintain and repair power plant electrical and control systems. You’ll service boilers, switchgear, motor starters, and field controllers, ensuring safe operation and compliance with Reworld safety rules.

Experience with 120V–13.8kV systems, DCS, PLCs, and instrumentation is preferred; on-call and overtime may be required. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; formal technical training preferred.
• 3+ years as a maintenance electrician in power/industrial setting.
• Ability to read plans/blueprints and troubleshoot electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical distribution systems in a waste-to-energy facility.
• Test and service low/medium voltage switchgear, breakers, starters, and transformers.
• Troubleshoot DCS and historian devices; calibrate sensors and transmission devices.
• Support CEMS and energy-from-waste boiler instrumentation; operate calibration equipment.
• Adhere to safety rules; on-call and overtime as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation

DCS knowledge

PLC ladder logic

Calibration

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or apprentice training

3+ years maintenance electrician experience

Tools

ABB Infi 90 DCS

PLC programming

AC switchgear

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.

All that we’re missing is you.

About the role

Reworld in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to work on routine and emergency maintenance of the facility's industrial electrical and control systems equipment. As part of a team, you will work safely to maintain, diagnose, and repair all types of power plant equipment, this includes maintenance related to: boilers and its associated electrical and control equipment, repair and operation of field controllers, instrumentation, motor control centers and other power plant electrical equipment ranging from 120V to 13.8kv, and AC switchgear.

Position Duties

• Perform maintenance on industrial plant electrical distribution systems in a waste to energy facility.
• Perform maintenance and testing of low and medium voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, motor starters, and power transformers.
• Perform maintenance of higher voltage switchyard equipment and steam turbine driven generators
• Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy from waste boilers and its associated equipment including but not limited to; fans, motors, & refuse cranes.
• Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy from waste air pollution control systems.
• Trouble shoot, assess, inspect and adjust, and make repairs, as needed to the Continuous Emissions Motoring System (CEMS) as well as all facility flow, pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation. This included but not limited to; transmitter flow devices, level controls, temperature measurement, and flue gas analysis equipment.
• Trouble shoot, assess, inspect and adjust, and make repairs, as needed to the Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and historian devices.
• Perform preventative maintenance task including routine calibration, thermography and ultrasonic testing.
• Operate various calibration equipment
• Perform various electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repair work as assigned using proper Reworld safety practices.
• Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation problems and complete all maintenance work records.
• Actively participate in plant shutdown work including teardown inspection of electrical plant equipment.
• Keeps work area and tools in clean, same and orderly manner.
• Perform plant and shop housekeeping chores.
• Complete required Reworld training within the assigned timelines.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the E&I leadership team.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong preference for 3+ years of experience, however strong candidates who have less experience may be considered.
• Formal technical or apprentice training required.
• A minimum of three years of experience as a maintenance electrician in a power plant or a similar field required.
• Strong working knowledge of 120V to 13.8kv, AC switchgear.
• The ability to work from layout plans and blueprints for electrical equipment installation or troubleshooting work.
• Knowledge of ABB Infi 90 DCS is preferable.
• Must be able to assess, troubleshoot, and manipulate ladder logic in PLC systems.
• Proficient in pressure and temperature calibration of gauges, transmitters, IR temperature indications, RTDs, thermocouples, and any other measuring instruments that provide control functions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, maintenance instructions, and other procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to follow Reworld safety rules
• Ability to log onto a computer and complete assigned training
• Required being on call on rotating basis as well as working overtime based on plant needs, which may include weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands

Frequently exposed to high temperatures and outside weather conditions.

Working near moving machinery as well as noisy and dusty environments; must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) to include a negative pressure respirator in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134.

Climbing ladders and structures; must be able to tolerate heights.

Frequently required to stand, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach.

Lifting to 50 pounds.

Specific vision ability required by this job included close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

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: 33.22 - 44.18 USD per hour

Benefits

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.

DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affimative 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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Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimes selectively 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.

About Reworld

Reworld™, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies.

With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld™ is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey.

Others see waste. We see potential. Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do.

Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on.

Rooted in communities, with support across North America