Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Veolia; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician in Rhode Island to inspect, repair, and install complex electrical and instrumentation systems within our water and environmental facilities. You will calibrate instrumentation, program drives, and work with PLC/SCADA controls to ensure reliable operations.

The role requires a valid Electrical Journeyman’s License, four years of on‑the‑job experience, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Requires four years of on-the-job electrician/instrumentation experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Electrical Journeyman’s License; other nationally recognized licensed trades will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Inspects and troubleshoots electrical and instrumentation systems and fixtures; procures parts as needed.
• Installs new or replacement electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• Calibrates instrumentation and valves, tunes controllers and actuators.
• Programs variable frequency drives and interfaces with PLCs/SCADA systems.
• Documents inspections and work performed; prepares labor and material estimates.
• Operates plant vehicles and trains peers as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Wiring diagrams

SCADA/PLC basics

Maintenance management software

Reading blueprints

Safety and compliance

Education

Electrical Journeyman’s License

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA/PLC systems

Job description

Veolia North America is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician in Rhode Island to inspect, repair, and install complex electrical and instrumentation systems within our water and environmental facilities. You will calibrate instrumentation, program drives, and work with PLC/SCADA controls to ensure reliable operations.

The role requires a valid Electrical Journeyman’s License, four years of on‑the‑job experience, and a clean driving record.