Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

POSITION PURPOSE: The Instrumentation & Controls Technician (IE) will report to the Maintenance Manager through the Maintenance Supervisor. Duties will include maintenance and repair of all electrical systems, instrumentation and controls and other related equipment. The I@E Technician will perform skilled work requiring a high degree of precision and understanding of technical data and systems. This position often works alone and must be aware of circumstances that can contribute to the injury of personnel and damage to equipment. This position will execute complex, well-defined technical tasks at the discipline level to achieve lasting results.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work under minimal supervision to repair, service, and maintain electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment throughout the facility. 
• Repair, maintain and update electronic controls throughout the facility including programmable logic control and distributed control system logic based controls. 
• Have or develop a thorough understanding of ladder logic and P&ID logic.
• Repair and maintain switchgear components, motor control centers and all related wiring. Troubleshoot electronic variable speed pumps drive systems and prime power machinery control and alarm systems. Calibrate various pressure and temperature transmitters. Maintains stack CEMS equipment. Repair, installation, and general plant wiring. 
• Instruct others assigned to assist in this work; supervise the repair tasks to insure they are being performed in a safe manner. 
• Provides technical assistance in order to maximize the safe, reliable, profitable and efficient operation of the generating station. 
• Analyzes trends and operating parameters on various electrical systems and equipment to identify potential or impending failures and to ensure plant is running at optimal efficiency. 
• Responsible for managing the work of contractors and vendors providing parts and services, especially during plant shutdown periods. 
• Apply knowledge of electrical engineering and electronic theory, use of Amprobes, test meters, low and high voltage meter, oscilloscope and other electronic test equipment. 
• Required to work both scheduled and unscheduled overtime to support plant activities. 
• During outages and emergency events, will be assigned responsibilities outside of normal work duties and at hours outside of normal work day.
• Provides input for improvements to plant operations, equipment and written procedures.
• Provides input to RCA process.
• Provides input for the economic optimization of plant reliability
• Responsible for approving tools to be used for a job, 
• Provide recommendation for inventory levels and parts and service vendors.
• Assist in the annual budget process with appropriate recommendations
• Responsible for Providing a higher level of technical expertise when involved in the resolution of equipment issues
• Draws appropriate conclusions based on interpretation of relevant information
• Makes decisions in a timely manner
• Draws on technical knowledge and experience to take action to overcome obstacles
• Demonstrates a commitment to productivity and quality

Work Environment/ Physical Demands: The job can be physically demanding involving movement of heavy equipment and carrying materials up and down stairs. Physical requirements include walking and climbing ladders, medium lifting and working in dark, high temperature environments (occasionally). 

Candidates should be able to lift and maneuver a 50-lb. load.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• High school diploma or GED equivalent plus a two-year technical degree or the following;
• 5 years’ progressive experience in industrial electrical or I&C maintenance work performing maintenance and repair in power generation or other process plants
• Trade School or Company Training Programs or Apprenticeship Progra.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) knowledge
• DCS configuration experience – Siemens 3000 preferred
• Ability to interpret mechanical and process drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and Original Equipment Manufacturer manuals
• Computer skills and proficiency using MS Office products
• Knowledge of boilers, aux plant equipment, PLC, DCS, etc.
• Ability to pass a respirator physical and respirator fit test
• Ability to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment and portable radio communication
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and carry materials up and down stairs with the capacity of lifting 50 pounds. 
• Must hold a valid driver license with a satisfactory driving record to maintain minimum company required insurance coverage.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.