Electrical and Instrument Technician

Reworld Projects; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld Projects in Fort Myers, FL seeks an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to maintain, diagnose, and repair the facility's electrical and control systems, spanning 120V to 13.8 kV and AC switchgear. You will work on boilers, DCS, CEMS, and associated instrumentation while following strict safety practices.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, testing of switchgear, transformers, and motor starters, troubleshooting PLCs and control systems, and supporting

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of three years as a maintenance electrician in a power plant or similar field.
• Formal technical or apprentice training is required.
• Strong working knowledge of 120V to 13.8kV, AC switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on industrial plant electrical distribution systems in a waste to energy facility.
• Test and maintain low/medium voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, motor starters, and power transformers.
• Maintain higher voltage switchyard equipment and steam turbine generators.
• Oversee energy-from-waste boilers and associated equipment including fans, motors, and cranes.
• Service energy-from-waste air pollution control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair CEMS, instrumentation, and control systems; calibrate and adjust as needed.
• Work with DCS and historian devices; perform preventative maintenance and calibration.
• Operate calibration equipment and document maintenance records; participate in plant shutdowns.

Skills

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC

Blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or apprentice training

Tools

ABB Infi 90 DCS

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

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; mus