Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top‑ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as a leader in hazardous waste and pollution treatment. It 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.

Veolia serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipal customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

The Instrumentation & Electrical Technician (I&E Tech) will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and support plant operations by maintaining and repairing all electrical systems, instrumentation and controls, and equipment. The I&E Tech performs skilled work that requires a high degree of precision and understanding of technical data and systems, often working alone while remaining aware of potential hazards to personnel and equipment.

• Maintain equipment used to control the operation of boilers, compressors, pumps, and other plant equipment and systems.
• Perform periodic cleaning, inspection, testing, repair, and calibration of electrical, electronic, and pneumatic control systems, including temperature and pressure instruments, gauges, flow transmitters, switches, solenoids, and control valves.
• Repair and modify control circuitry; install and program electronic instruments; install sensing elements, wiring, tubing, and fittings; clean and repair electrical power switching equipment.
• Test, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical power supply circuits.
• Remove, install, clean, and repair motors, circuit breakers, and transformers; create, maintain, and update diagrams, drawings, and plans for plant electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls and instruments.
• Install, maintain, and calibrate computerized controls and instruments and programmable controllers.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical or trade school degree in electronics, computer science, or equivalent industry training and experience.
• Four years of progressive experience as a technician performing maintenance and repair in central plant, power generation, or other process plants.
• Experience with electrical systems up to 4160 volts.

• Thorough understanding of electrical safety procedures and Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out procedures.
• Demonstrated experience reading process flow diagrams and instrumentation diagrams; interpreting manufacturer’s manuals and drawings.
• Familiarity with refrigeration and thermodynamics principles.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and carry materials up and down stairs (up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment with a high degree of initiative.
• Acquainted with environmental operating limitations on equipment to ensure compliance.

• Must hold and maintain an Ohio Electrical License.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record to maintain minimum company‑required insurance coverage.
• Preferred:
  Certified Refrigeration Technician under the Clean Air Act of 1990, Section 608.

• The job requires moving heavy equipment and carrying materials up and down stairs.
• Candidates must be able to lift a 50‑lb load.

Hourly rate starts at $55.00.

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and more. Employees are also entitled to participate in an employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan.

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.