PLC​/SCADA Maintenance Technologist — Electrical & Instrumentation

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What facility will you support?

Our Deer Park, TX incineration operation. It runs 24/7/365 to keep communities safe—weekends and federal holidays included.

• Apply safe work practices—always—so that everyone goes home healthy.
• Diagnose issues in instrumentation, motors, MCC buckets, and associated control devices.
• Work through PLC/DCS ladder logic to pinpoint and correct problems in the field.
• Calibrate instruments on the bench and in place; document results meticulously.
• Install and maintain control/power wiring, cabling, power distribution, and motor control centers.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to electrical troubleshooting needs.

Per CBA:
Rotating 4 day shifts/4 off (on-call), followed by 4 night shifts/4 off (off-call).

Per CBA: $45.23/hour, with potential overtime and other CBA-governed benefits.

• One of: TDLR Journeyman Electrician’s License (or higher) or NCCER Industrial Electrician.
• Due to the CBA, we cannot accept a “TDLR Electrical Apprentice” or “NCCER Instrumentation Technician.”
• We verify all credentials before moving applicants forward. Those without the required credentials are not considered.

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5+ years in an industrial setting performing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of motor controls, digital/analog circuits, and instrumentation calibrations.
• NFPA
  70E/Arc Flash knowledge.
• Abilityto interpret PLC/DCS ladder logic and understand interactions with field equipment.
• Blueprint and instrumentation diagram literacy (preferred).
• Knowledge of Data Control Systems  (DCS).
• Comfort with
  480V and below; VFD programming familiarity (preferred).
• Physicallyabletolift
  50lbs,climb ladders,stoop,bendandstandforlongperiods;workinallweather.

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

• Safety‑first culture—our#1 priority, lived 3-6-5.
• Competitive pay; health benefits kick in after 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match;
  Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Ample PTO, paid training, and tuition reimbursement.
• Supportive environment with growth at every stage of your career.

This role is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); the contract governs pay, scheduling, and testing requirements.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

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• Clean Harbors proudly supports Military & Veteran applicants.
• AI tools may assist parts of recruiting; human judgment drives decisions.
• We follow applicable pay transparency laws. Final pay may vary based on location, experience, skills, and business needs; some roles include incentive opportunities and comprehensive benefits.