Electrical - Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Veolia North America; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking an Electrical - Instrumentation & Controls Technician to support plant operations in Kent, WA. The role involves maintaining and repairing electrical systems, requiring strong troubleshooting skills and a good understanding of automation controls. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in electrical or instrumentation maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain plant electrical systems.
• Calibrate and maintain electrical/electronic equipment.
• Participate in maintenance reliability programs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Process Flow Diagrams

Communication Skills

Electrical Safety Standards

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose

The E&I Technician will support plant operations through inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining all plant electrical systems and instrumentation and controls equipment. The E&I Technician will perform skilled work requiring a high degree of precision and understanding of technical data and systems.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Adhering to all health, safety, and compliance requirements in accordance with federal and state regulations as well as company and site safety and engineering standards.
• Participate in maintenance reliability programs and processes.
• Participate in the development of the E&I maintenance work schedule, including upcoming scheduled shutdowns.
• Install and maintain electrical distribution centers.
• Test energized systems.
• Fabricate and install electrical conduit systems.
• Calibrate, install and maintain electrical/electronic equipment, pneumatic process control and related systems.
• Operate electrical distribution systems.
• Field sketch and interpret drawings, electronic prints and repair procedures.
• Maintain electrical machine control and process systems.
• Maintain on-line and off-line analytical measurement equipment.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and programming of control systems for equipment upgrades and new installations.
• Be on-call on a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays. This includes the ability to answer phone calls and if needed, go into the plant on off hours.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Minimum of 4 years progressive experience as a technician performing electrical or instrumentation & controls maintenance and repair in a industrial workplace.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Able to read process flow diagrams and control and instrumentation diagrams and interpreting manufacturer's manuals and drawings.
• Able to troubleshoot and work on sophisticated electronic equipment, analyze systems and processes and make necessary corrections.
• Work with hand tools and test instruments.
• Write and maintain control of systems software. This includes but is not limited to PLCs, DCSs and drives.
• Able to operate with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment with a high degree of initiative.
• Good written and oral communications skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds without negative personal health impact.
• Willing and able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Willing and able to wear required PPE including respirators, fall arrest harness and chemical protective clothing without negative personal health impact.
• Willing and able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to distinguish colors used in electrical wiring color-coding.
  
  

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record.
  
  

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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