PLC/SCADA Maintenance Technologist — Electrical & Instrumentation

Torrey Holistics; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health benefits after 30 days

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking an industrial electrician for our Deer Park, TX incineration operation. You will diagnose, calibrate, install and maintain motor controls, instrumentation, and PLC/DCS interactions in a challenging 24/7 environment.

Requirements include 3–5+ years in industrial electrical maintenance, NFPA70E knowledge, ability to read diagrams, and familiarity with 480V systems and VFDs. Lifting 50 lbs and weather exposure are expected.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Apply safe work practices—always—so that everyone goes home healthy.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation calibrations

PLC/DCS ladder logic

NFPA70E/ArcFlash

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

DCS systems

Electrical power distribution (480V and below)

Job description

Curious if this role is for you?

What facility will you support?

Our Deer Park, TX incineration operation. It runs 24/7/365 to keep communities safe—weekends and federal holidays included.

What will you actually do?

• Apply safe work practices—always—so that everyone goes home healthy.
• Diagnose issues in instrumentation, motors, MCC buckets, and associated control devices.
• Work through PLC/DCS ladder logic to pinpoint and correct problems in the field.
• Calibrate instruments on the bench and in place; document results meticulously.
• Install and maintain control/power wiring, cabling, power distribution, and motor control centers.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to electrical troubleshooting needs.

When will you work?

Per CBA: Rotating 4 day shifts/4 off (on-call), followed by 4 night shifts/4 off (off-call).

What will you earn?

Per CBA: $45.23/hour, with potential overtime and other CBA-governed benefits.

What credentials are required?

• One of: TDLR Journeyman Electrician’s License (or higher) or NCCER Industrial Electrician.
• Due to the CBA, we cannot accept a “TDLR Electrical Apprentice” or “NCCER Instrumentation Technician.”
• We verify all credentials before moving applicants forward. Those without the required credentials are not considered.

What experience and skills help you succeed?

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5+ years in an industrial setting performing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of motor controls, digital/analog circuits, and instrumentation calibrations.
• NFPA70E/ArcFlash knowledge.
• Abilityto interpret PLC/DCS ladder logic and understand interactions with field equipment.
• Blueprintand instrumentation diagram literacy (preferred).
• KnowledgeofDataControlSystems (DCS).
• Comfortwith480V and below; VFD programming familiarity (preferred).
• Physicallyabletolift50lbs,climbladders,stoop,bendandstandforlongperiods;workinallweather.

Which technologies will you touch?

• ProgrammableLogicController(PLC)
• VariableFrequencyDrives(VFD)

What’s the culture and what’s in it for you?

• Safety‑first culture—our#1 priority, lived 3-6-5.
• Competitive pay; health benefits kick in after 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match; Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Ample PTO, paid training, and tuition reimbursement.
• Supportive environment with growth at every stage of your career.

Union details

This role is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); the contract governs pay, scheduling, and testing requirements.

Equal opportunity and ADA

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] 1-844-922-5547.

Other notes

• Clean Harbors proudly supports Military & Veteran applicants.
• AI tools may assist parts of recruiting; human judgment drives decisions.
• We follow applicable pay transparency laws. Final pay may vary based on location, experience, skills, and business needs; some roles include incentive opportunities and comprehensive benefits.