Electrical and Instrument Technician

Reworld Waste; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Reworld in Florida is seeking an Instrument & Electrical Technician to maintain motors, control centers, and electrical fixtures, ensuring plant operations meet production schedules and safety standards.

The role focuses on testing, calibration, and repair of instruments, high-voltage equipment, and power systems, with emphasis on documentation, training, and safety compliance. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of advanced electrical theory and NEC
• Ability to work on live circuits and troubleshoot motor control systems
• Familiarity with instrumentation calibration and transmitters
• Experience with PLC/DCS and environmental controls

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled electrical and technical work on instrumentation and control systems
• Installs, maintains, calibrates, and repairs instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Inspects, tests, and maintains high voltage equipment
• Maintains records and manuals, adheres to safety regulations and procedures

Skills

Electrical theory

NEC knowledge

ISA standards

Live circuits

Motor control

Transmitter calibration

DC systems

PLC

DCS

Education

High school diploma

Two-year technical degree in instrumentation

Tools

PLC

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

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general maintenance supervision, the Instrument & Electrical Technician, performs basic electrical and electronic work in the maintenance of motors, control centers, and electrical fixtures in support of the entire facility operation, maintaining operation of the entire plant in compliance with established production schedules and plant requirements, in conjunction with National and Local Electrical Codes

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs skilled electrical and technical work, including testing, inspection and repair of complex mechanical, pneumatic and electronic instruments used in power generation and RDF processing.
• Installs, maintains performs PM's, repairs, calibrates, and adjusts any type of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and other industrial instrumentation, analyzers, and scales. Installs, repairs and maintains all power transmission lines, transformers, electrical motors, instruments, controls and related equipment.
• Inspects, tests, adjusts repairs, and maintains high voltage equipment of all types, including but not limited to generators, AC and DC motors, MOV's, turbine controls, DC systems, and all other plant related auxiliaries and instrumentation.
• Maintains accurate detailed records concerning installation, preventive maintenance and repair of all plant electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Keeps all blueprints and OEM manuals in neat and proper order.
• May work on live lines to keep plant operation smooth (in accordance with all safety procedures). May install heavy equipment such as bus bar, switchgear and other related items.
• Performs rigging on motors and equipment.
• Operates and maintains various power house and RDF equipment such as switches, transformers, relays, breakers and rectifiers necessary for electrical power control.
• Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of instrument application, operation and of the electrical and mechanical principles involved in repair, testing and calibration.
• Maintains alarms and automatic shutdown systems activated by one or mare process variables. PLC and DCS knowledge will be necessary to be able to troubleshoot and analyze logic circuitry, along with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical circuitry.
• Plans details of job assigned, uses sketches, blueprints schematics, and complex drawings. Consults with operations and technical groups on safety procedures and job hazards.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner. Attends and participates in scheduled training and safety programs.
• Knows, understands and complies with all company safety regulations and procedures. Follows any assigned shift or schedule.
• Knows and complies with all National and Local Electrical Codes, completing professional work.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of advanced electrical theory.
• Knowledge of N.E.C. and interpretations.
• Knowledge of ISA standards.
• Ability to work on "live" circuits.
• Ability to troubleshoot advanced motor control circuits.
• Advanced knowledge in repair and calibration of transmitters, analyzers, and scales
• Familiarity with DC and other emergency systems.
• PLC and DCS understanding and experience.
• Calibration of valves and MOV's.
• Knowledge of environmental controls and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand P & ID's, instrument installation details, and logic diagrams.
• Ability to plan and explain jobs.
• Ability to train and help others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum four years as an industrial electrician, at least two of which includes experience in instrumentation or with adequate training certificates, or a two-year technical degree in instrumentation and two years’ experience in the power generation field.
• Must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.

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: 33.22 - 44.18 USD per hour

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.

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