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Reworld Waste

Electrical and Instrument Technician

Reworld Waste, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350

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About the Role As an

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

you will work safely to maintain, diagnose, and repair various types of power plant equipment. This includes maintenance of boilers and associated electrical and control equipment, repair and operation of field controllers, instrumentation, motor control centers and other power plant electrical equipment ranging from 120 V to 13.8 kV, and AC switchgear.

Position Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and testing of low and medium voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, motor starters, and power transformers.

Perform maintenance of higher voltage switchyard equipment and steam turbine driven generators.

Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy from waste boilers and its associated equipment, including but not limited to pumps, fans, motors, conveyors & refuse cranes.

Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy from waste air pollution control systems.

Troubleshoot, assess, inspect, adjust, and make repairs as needed to the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) as well as facility flow, pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation, which includes but is not limited to transmitter flow devices, level controls, temperature measurement, and flue gas analysis equipment.

Troubleshoot, assess, inspect, and adjust, and make repairs, as needed to the Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and historian devices.

Perform preventative maintenance tasks, including routine calibration, thermography, and ultrasonic testing.

Operate various calibration equipment and perform electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repair work as assigned using proper Covanta safety practices.

Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation problems and complete all maintenance work records.

Actively participate in plant shutdown work including teardown inspection of electrical plant equipment.

Maintain work area and tools in a clean and orderly manner and perform plant and shop housekeeping chores.

Complete Covanta safety, compliance, and other required training / certification within assigned timelines.

Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the E&I management team.

Position Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Formal technical or apprentice training, preferred.

Must be able to work 12‑hour rotating shift.

Total Rewards & Compensation

Competitive Base Salary.

Day‑one employee benefits: competitive health insurance options, PTO, retirement savings plan and 401(k) match.

Physical Demands Of The Role

Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb.

Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs.

Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces.

Qualify to wear a full‑face respirator.

Consistently work in various weather conditions.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's values, including contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Our DEI Commitment Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an affirmative action program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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