Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Veolia | North America; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a skilled electrical/instrumentation technician to inspect, repair, and maintain complex equipment across a large facility. The role covers motors, sensors, analyzers, control instruments and safety systems, with emphasis on safe operation and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical fields preferred and 2 years related experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree with emphasis in Electrical/Mechanical skills preferred.
• Prior work experience of 2 years in related position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace electric motors.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical issues using testing equipment.
• Disassemble electrical devices to access/replace defective components and reassemble/test.
• Repair/replace parts of control instruments and troubleshoot from diagrams.
• Contribute to equipment failure analysis.
• Configure/inspect preventative equipment including generators and gas analyzers.
• Calibrate meters and replace filters/cylinders; adjust regulators.
• Identify/repair damaged wiring within IWS; troubleshoot up to 480 volts.
• Operate/program/replace Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Work with loop/reference drawings; observe arc flash safety rules.
• Perform maintenance on lighting equipment (120/277/480V) and 4160V motors under supervision.
• Adhere to lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Strong team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer orientation

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate’s degree (Electrical/Mechanical)

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining a variety of moderately complex to complex instrumentation and electrical equipment to include control systems, sensors, analyzers, electrical motors, pneumatic instrumentation, programmable controllers, etc. to ensure optimum performance of machines and associated equipment. Adheres to all health, safety, and compliance requirements in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Primary Duties/responsibilities

• Repair and replace electric motors.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical issues using diverse testing equipment to ascertain root causes of malfunctions.
• Disassemble electrical devices to access and replace defective components, subsequently reassembling and testing for optimal performance.
• Repair and/or replace functional parts of control instruments, demonstrating proficiency in interpreting instructions and diagrams for troubleshooting.
• Contribute to equipment failure analysis.
• Configure and inspect preventative equipment, including emergency generators, waste feed cutoff testing, and analyzer gas equipment, to ensure adherence to facility safety protocols.
• Calibrate stack analyzers, pH probes, and low flash oxygen analyzers; replace oxygen filters and gas cylinders and adjust regulators.
• Identify, repair, and replace damaged wiring, including removal from the Integrated Wiring System (IWS).
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits up to 480 volts.
• Operate, program, and/or replace Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Demonstrate competence in utilizing loop and reference drawings.
• Safely energize and de-energize 480 switchgears while adhering to arc flash safety requirements.
• Exhibit proficiency with process meters and diagnostic tools, such as insulation testers, milliamp drivers, pressure simulators, temperature meters, and ohm meters.
• Demonstrate fundamental understanding of hydraulic systems for the effective repair of internal limits, directional valves, and proximity switches associated with such systems.
• Execute repairs on various lighting equipment across the facility, including 120, 277, and 480V systems.
• Comprehend fundamentals and perform maintenance on 4160V three-phase motors under supervision.
• Adhere to established lockout/tagout procedures.
• Execute diverse electrical tasks as part of a preventative maintenance program.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background:

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• Associate’s degree with an emphasis in Electrical/Mechanical skills preferred
• Prior work experience of 2 years in a related position preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong customer orientation

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification

Additional Information

Benefits:

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

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.