Electrical and Instrument Technician

Reworld Projects, LLC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

EAP

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to maintain, diagnose, and repair power plant equipment including boilers, switchgear, and control systems. You will work across LV/MV equipment, DCS, CEMS, and energy-from-waste systems, ensuring safe and reliable operations.

The role requires 12-hour rotating shifts and formal technical training. Reworld offers competitive base pay, health benefits, 401(k) matching, life insurance, EAP, parental leave, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Electrical maintenance and testing across low/medium voltage equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience with DCS, CEMS, and utility-scale control equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 pumps, fans, motors, conveyors & refuse cranes.
• Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy from waste air pollution control systems.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, and adjust the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) and all instrumentation (flow, level, temp, gas analysis).
• Troubleshoot and adjust Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and historian devices.
• Perform preventative maintenance (calibration, thermography, ultrasonic testing).
• Operate calibration equipment and perform maintenance following safety practices.
• Complete maintenance records and participate in plant shutdowns as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

DCS

CEMS

Switchgear

Education

High school diploma

Technical or apprentice training

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

Sign on bonus eligible! As an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, you will work safely to maintain, diagnose, and repair various 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 Responsibilities

• 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, pumps, fans, motors, conveyors & refuse cranes.
• Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy from waste air pollution control systems.
• Trouble shoot, assess, inspect, adjust, and make repairs as needed to the Continuous Emissions Motoring System (CEMS) as well as all facility flow, pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation, which includes but is 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 tasks, which include but are not limited to, routine calibration, thermography, and ultrasonic testing.
• Operate various calibration equipment and perform 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.
• Maintain work area and tools in clean and orderly manner as well as performing plant and shop housekeeping chores.
• Complete Reworld safety, compliance, and other required training / certification within the assigned timelines.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the E&I management team.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Formal technical or apprentice training, preferred
• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shift

Total Rewards & Compensation

Competitive Base Salary. Day one employee benefits: competitive health insurance options, PTO, retirement savings plan and 401K match.

Physical Demands of the Role

• 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 conditions

Workplace and Values

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: 39.86 - 53.08 USD per hour.

Benefits

• 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.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• EAP
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance

DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Aff… program. We 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.

Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ button. Under Inquiries, select ‘Careers’ in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a ‘Job Application Accommodation Request’.

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. Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint. Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world. Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste. When you work with us, you’ll find a hard-working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future.

For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/