Power Plant EI&C Technician – Instrumentation & Electrical

Veolia | North America; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America seeks an EI&C Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment at power generation and utilities facilities. This role supports safe, efficient plant operations through inspection, calibration, testing, and installation work.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting DCS/PLC/turbine controls, and ensuring accurate records.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• 2–5 years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, or controls maintenance.
• Journeyman/Master Electrician license in progress or equivalent is desirable.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge of safety protocols for chemicals, rotating equipment, confined spaces, and high-voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance with inspections and calibrations.
• Troubleshoot and service DCS, PLCs, and turbine controls.
• Support electrical systems up to 12kV (motors, transformers, switches, wiring).
• Maintain calibration records per regulations and quality standards.
• Read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
• Operate plant equipment and read/write work orders in CMMS.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and communicate with teams.

Skills

Motors & pumps

Turbines & generators

Boilers & cooling towers

Emissions control systems

AC/DC systems & schematics

Control logic understanding

Safety protocols

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand & power tools

Test equipment

P&IDs & electrical schematics

Job description

Veolia North America seeks an EI&C Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment at power generation and utilities facilities. This role supports safe, efficient plant operations through inspection, calibration, testing, and installation work.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting DCS/PLC/turbine controls, and ensuring accurate records.