Electrical and Instrument Technician

Reworld Waste; West Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a dedicated Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Technician for the SEMASS Facility. You will maintain, diagnose, install and repair power plant equipment, ensuring safe operation and adherence to procedures in a high‑voltage environment.

The role requires reading PLC ladder logic, performing preventative maintenance, and coordinating with maintenance teams to minimize downtime. Strong safety focus and willingness to work overtime as needed are essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of industrial plant experience repairing and maintaining high voltage electrical equipment and electronic instrumentation/control systems.
• Electrical journeyman’s license or solid technical experience, and MA licensure where applicable.
• Experience reading PLC ladder logic and electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance to prevent equipment breakdowns and downtime.
• Respond to changing plant priorities as directed by supervision.
• Use root-cause analysis to investigate breakdowns with teams and stakeholders.
• Prioritize work to minimize downtime and document activities in CMMS.
• Open/close work orders and manage spare parts per maintenance practices.
• Repair and maintain industrial machinery, inspect, assemble, disassemble, and replace components.
• Observe machine operation to diagnose malfunctions and optimize performance.
• Review maintenance reports to plan activities and adjust schedules.
• Ensure safe, clean, orderly work areas and communicate progress to teams.
• Support cross-discipline tasks and be willing to operate equipment with special lifts when trained.

Skills

High voltage electrical equipment

Electronic instrumentation / control

PLC ladder logic

Root-cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School diploma

Electrical journeyman’s license

MA 1C/2C/3A Hoisting licenses

Tools

RSView

RSLogix 5000

ControlLogix

Omron

Foxboro I/A DCS

VFDs 4160/480V

P&IDs, schematics & manuals

ALM CMMS

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

Job Description

The Reworld SEMASS Facility processes 3,200 tons per day of municipal solid waste, generating up to 75 megawatts of renewable energy that is sold to ISO New England. The facility’s shred and burn combustion system incorporates Riley Stoker technology and features three 1100-ton-per-day water-wall furnaces. The two condensing turbines utilize two air-cooled condensers. The facility is equipped with advanced ferrous and non-ferrous collection systems, which recover and recycle approximately 35,000 tons of metals annually.

We seek a dedicated Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Technician who will safely work as part of a team to maintain, diagnose, install, and repair all types of power plant & fuel processing equipment. Must be able to communicate well with groups or individuals to solve problems. The candidate must be a self-starter who can prioritize work based on plant production requirements. They must work independently with minimal assistance and understand and follow all safety procedures relating to the plant and electrical equipment.

This individual will participate in daily preventative, scheduled, and corrective maintenance activities safely, effectively, and in a timely manner as needed in an electrical generation facility. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of electrical equipment, as well as plant analog and digital control circuits and instrumentation. This Thermomechanical Treatment Facility (TTF) features equipment ranging from 110V to 115KV, with in-plant distribution at 4160V, and most facility equipment operates at 480V. Facility equipment includes, but is not limited to: hydraulics, fans, pumps, conveyors, shredders, and low-voltage systems.

This individual will be responsible for daily maintenance and preventative maintenance of the Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEMs) and Continuous Opacity Monitoring (COMs) systems. Will terminate electric motors 4160V and lower. Install conduits and wiring for new installations, and repairs to existing equipment are required. Performing preventative maintenance on all plant electrical equipment is essential, and documenting the work to be completed and the work accomplished is crucial. This individual will be responsible for reading and utilizing PLC ladder logic. Reading, interpreting, and utilizing equipment manuals for technical clarification, as well as requisitioning parts and materials, is required. The employee will be required to use the computer-based Maintenance Management Program (ALM) to access work orders for both corrective and preventive.

Position Requirements

To be considered for this position, the individual should have at least three years of industrial plant experience repairing and maintaining high voltage electrical equipment and electronic instrumentation/control systems, and hold a High School diploma and a valid Driver’s License. Must have an electrical journeyman’s license or solid technical experience, and have, or quickly obtain MA 1C/2C/3A Hoisting licenses.

Knowledge Of

• Basic understanding of power plant fundamentals to include boiler and turbine operation, ash handling equipment, and pollution control equipment
• PLCs (Allen Bradley RSVIEW, RSLIGIX 5000, Control Logix, Omron)
• Foxboro I/A DCS control system
• VFDs 4160/480V
• Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMs)/Continuous Opacity Monitoring (COMs) maintenance and troubleshooting components/analyzers
• Control valves, damper drives and process control transmitters, electronic and pneumatic controls calibration and maintenance
• 120V to 115KV switchgear
• MCC Controls
• 125VDC and UPS systems
• Relay logic
• Process loop controllers
• Test, troubleshoot, and PM various types of motors ranging from 1-2000 AC/DC horsepower
• P&IDs, schematics, and equipment manual for electrical equipment installation, troubleshooting, and programming.
• Helping to redesign instrumentation, control, and electrical systems, as required.
• Test equipment such as Megger, DLRO, and DMM.
• Fire alarm systems
• Camera systems, both IP and analog
• Access control
• Fiber data networking
• Computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook, as well as the Maintenance Management Program (ALM)

Position Responsibilities

• Effectively complete preventive maintenance tasks per maintenance schedule to prevent breakdowns of equipment and operational downtime.
• Must be able to effectively respond to changing plant priorities when directed by your supervisor.
• Utilize root-cause analysis skills to investigate breakdown and line stoppages collaborating with various teams and stakeholders
• Prioritize work to ensure timely maintenance, repair and installation of equipment, tools, and utility systems to minimize production downtime and complete all required paperwork and documentation in the company’s computerized maintenance documentation program
• Utilize defined maintenance documentation program to open and close out work orders, check out spare parts, and other activities as required in the plant.
• Repair and/or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment including inspection, assembly, disassembly, and replacement as necessary
• Observe and evaluate the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions utilizing mechanical devices
• Review maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational and safety performance standards.
• Maintains work areas in a safe, clean and orderly manner, and performs post job cleanup.
• Perform duties as directed by your supervisor in support of maintenance and operational departments to meet business needs.

The successful candidate will be a safety-conscious team player who takes pride in their work and workplace. They will work to acquire new skills and be open to occasional cross-disciplinary activities to advance the team's goals.

Must be willing to be trained to operate equipment with a telescoping boom and scissor lift, and other mobile equipment.

Must be able to work overtime on a rotating on-call schedule to support plant operations as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays. May be required to perform extensive overtime hours during planned and unplanned maintenance.

Must be able to work in all locations within the plant, under extremes of hot and cold, and in areas of dust, noise, and wet conditions. Must be able to climb a ladder 345’ to access equipment and work from heights using fall protection, lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs, and perform other manual labor, including pushing, pulling, sweeping, and shoveling

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 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.