Electrical & Instrumentation Technician- 2nd Class WtE (St. Petersburg, FL)

About the role

Join our global team of passionate waste industry professionals and become part of a company where people truly believe in what they're doing. As an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, you will install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, calibrate, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and distributive control equipment throughout the facility in a safe and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical preventive, repair, and calibration maintenance procedures safely and professionally with minimal supervision in accordance with Federal and State Regulations, and Company Work Rules, Policies, and Procedures.
• Utilize training/skillset and electrical tools/metering to perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and testing of low and medium voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, motor starters, and power transformers.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance of high voltage switchyard and Motor Control Center (MCC) equipment, steam turbine-driven generators, and work with/monitor licensed contractor testing and servicing of facility high voltage and generator protection equipment.
• Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy-from-waste boilers and associated equipment, including pumps, fans, motors, conveyors, and refuse cranes.
• Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy-from-waste air pollution control systems.
• Troubleshoot, assess, inspect, adjust, and repair the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) and all facility flow, pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation, including transmitters, flow devices, level controls, temperature measurement, and flue gas analysis equipment.
• Troubleshoot, assess, inspect, tune/adjust, and repair Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and historian devices.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, tune, and repair a variety of systems and system controls, including electronic, digital, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Operate various calibration equipment and perform electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repair work as assigned.
• Work with other departments to troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation problems and complete all maintenance work records.
• Initiate and complete work orders and requisitions, documenting all critical or pertinent information routinely.
• Respond to emergency repairs during off-hours and participate in on-call coverage.
• Follow standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and report them to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Read, understand, and apply information such as lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Work overtime and rotating shifts during outages or if requested.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing, including using in-situ intercom systems, two-way radios, or face-to-face interactions.
• Anticipate typical problems, identify potential or recurring issues, and take appropriate action with minimal supervision or additional training.
• Troubleshoot equipment, diagnose problems, and perform repairs with minimal supervision or additional training.
• Operate other equipment, including industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer loaders, and other mobile equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the Industrial or Power Industry Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Field, or a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a 3rd class E&I Technician with required instrumentation training/experience.
• Licenses required as necessary to comply with State, Environmental, and/or Federal regulatory agencies. If an Electrician, licensed as necessary by State, Environmental, and/or Federal regulatory agencies.

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions (non-weather), airborne particles, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme temperatures (hot and cold), outdoor weather conditions, and high-powered electrical panels.
• Noise in the work environment.

Physical Demands

• Stand, sit for prolonged periods, walk, handle tools and equipment, and use fine motor skills.
• Reach with hands and arms, climb and work on heights often greater than 4 feet.
• Stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, and crawl.
• Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception (corrected or otherwise).
• Operate a 1.5-inch fire hose at 125 psi line pressure to extinguish fires.
• Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lb portable units.
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12” by 16” manways.

PPE Required

• Negative pressure respirator
• Positive pressure respirator
• Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)
• Hardhat
• Approved safety shoes
• Eye protection
• Rubber suit and gloves
• Chemical-resistant suit
• Heat-resistant outerwear
• Flame-resistant outerwear
• Approved hearing protection
• Gloves
• Safety harness

Benefits

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)