Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

NEW Water; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW Water seeks an E/I Technician to keep electrical and instrumentation systems reliable at the Green Bay and De Pere facilities. You will perform complex maintenance on drives, PLCs, transformers, switchgear, and generators, and document work in CMMS.

You will analyze failures, improve controls, and ensure regulatory compliance while prioritizing safety and environmental stewardship in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (or equivalent) in Electro Mechanical Technology or related field, or completion of a State Apprenticeship Program.
• Successful completion of a general E/I aptitude test.
• 6 years of experience in electrical/instrumentation maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive, preventive, and emergency maintenance on VFDs, PLCs, transformers, switchgear, and distribution up to 24,900 volts.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, program, calibrate, repair, and install equipment impacting plant operations.
• Conduct failure analysis and improve system reliability and safety.
• Document labor, materials, and repairs in CMMS; update electrical schematics and P&ID drawings.

Skills

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Programming & calibration

Documentation & CMMS

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's degree in Electro Mechanical Technology

State Apprenticeship Program in Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

CMMS

Electrical schematics & P&ID

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The E/I Technician plays a critical role in supporting NEW Water's culture of Safety, Respect, Team, and Environment by ensuring the reliable operation of electrical and instrumentation systems across the Green Bay and De Pere wastewater treatment facilities and collection system. This position performs complex predictive, preventive, and emergency maintenance on a wide range of critical equipment, including variable frequency drives, PLCs, transformers, switchgear, electrical distribution systems up to 24,900 volts, and generators. Responsibilities include inspecting, troubleshooting, programming, calibrating, repairing, and installing equipment that directly impacts plant operations and regulatory compliance. The technician conducts failure analysis, diagnoses issues within motor control centers, control networks, remote telemetry systems, and process monitoring equipment, and makes informed recommendations to improve system reliability, safety, and performance. In addition to hands-on technical work, the E/I Technician is responsible for thorough documentation and collaboration to support operational excellence. This includes recording labor, materials, and detailed repair summaries in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), as well as updating electrical schematics, P&ID drawings, and system documentation. A strong commitment to safety is essential, including adherence to all safety policies, active hazard identification and mitigation, participation in safety training, and support of lockout/tagout procedures. Through technical skill, proactive problem-solving, and dedication to environmental compliance, the E/I Technician ensures the continued safe and efficient operation of NEW Water's facilities.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's Degree (or equivalent) in Electro Mechanical Technology, Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technology or related field or the completion of a State Apprenticeship Program (Industrial Electrician, Instrumentation, Electrical/Instrumentation or related field) Successful completion of a general E/I aptitude test. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience will also be considered. 6 years of experience