Covanta
Electrical and Instrument Technician - Lead
Covanta, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
About the roleReporting to the Supervisor, the
Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Controls Technician
will be the SME for E&I techs and handle routine and emergency maintenance of the facility's industrial electrical and control systems and equipment. As part of a small team, they will work safely to maintain, diagnose, and repair all types of power plant equipment, including maintenance related to 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 120V to 13.8kV, and AC switchgear.This position is located in Lorton, VA.This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus!Position Requirements:Perform maintenance and testing of medium and high voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, motor starters, power transformers, and other higher voltage switchyard equipment and steam turbine driven generators.Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy from waste boilers and associated equipment, including but not limited to, fans, motors, & refuse cranes.Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy from waste air pollution control systems and crane control systems.Be the go-to SME for E&I Techs.Troubleshoot, assess, inspect, adjust, and make repairs as needed to the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) as well as all facility flow, pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation.Troubleshoot, assess, inspect, 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 as well as performing plant and shop housekeeping chores.Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the E&I management team.Shift:During training (4-8 weeks) schedule will be Monday-Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.After the training period, this position will be an 8 or 10-hour day shift position and rotating on-call for evenings and weekends as needed.Outages will increase the need to be on site, so there is
lots of opportunity for overtime.Requirements:High school diploma (or GED) and formal technical, military or apprentice training required.A minimum of five years of experience as an Electrical and/or Industrial Controls Technician in a power plant or a similar field, with leadership experience for 3 years.Strong working knowledge of 120V to 13.8kV, AC switchgear, and 440kW power is required.The ability to work from layout plans and schematics for electrical equipment installation or troubleshooting work is required.A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in the understanding & repair of PLCs, DCS, Allen Bradley/Baily systems, VFDs, and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMs) is necessary.Physical Demands:Frequently exposed to high temperatures and outside weather conditions.Working near moving machinery as well as noisy and dusty environments; must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) to include a negative pressure respirator in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134.Climbing ladders and structures; must be able to tolerate heights.Frequently required to stand, sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach. Confined spaces work.Lifting to 50 pounds.Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.What Reworld Offers You:Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment.Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards.401k - match up to 7%.Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday).Paid Parental Leave.Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits.Tuition Reimbursement.Employee Referral Bonus.
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Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Controls Technician
will be the SME for E&I techs and handle routine and emergency maintenance of the facility's industrial electrical and control systems and equipment. As part of a small team, they will work safely to maintain, diagnose, and repair all types of power plant equipment, including maintenance related to 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 120V to 13.8kV, and AC switchgear.This position is located in Lorton, VA.This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus!Position Requirements:Perform maintenance and testing of medium and high voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, motor starters, power transformers, and other higher voltage switchyard equipment and steam turbine driven generators.Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy from waste boilers and associated equipment, including but not limited to, fans, motors, & refuse cranes.Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy from waste air pollution control systems and crane control systems.Be the go-to SME for E&I Techs.Troubleshoot, assess, inspect, adjust, and make repairs as needed to the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) as well as all facility flow, pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation.Troubleshoot, assess, inspect, 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 as well as performing plant and shop housekeeping chores.Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the E&I management team.Shift:During training (4-8 weeks) schedule will be Monday-Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.After the training period, this position will be an 8 or 10-hour day shift position and rotating on-call for evenings and weekends as needed.Outages will increase the need to be on site, so there is
lots of opportunity for overtime.Requirements:High school diploma (or GED) and formal technical, military or apprentice training required.A minimum of five years of experience as an Electrical and/or Industrial Controls Technician in a power plant or a similar field, with leadership experience for 3 years.Strong working knowledge of 120V to 13.8kV, AC switchgear, and 440kW power is required.The ability to work from layout plans and schematics for electrical equipment installation or troubleshooting work is required.A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in the understanding & repair of PLCs, DCS, Allen Bradley/Baily systems, VFDs, and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMs) is necessary.Physical Demands:Frequently exposed to high temperatures and outside weather conditions.Working near moving machinery as well as noisy and dusty environments; must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) to include a negative pressure respirator in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134.Climbing ladders and structures; must be able to tolerate heights.Frequently required to stand, sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach. Confined spaces work.Lifting to 50 pounds.Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.What Reworld Offers You:Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment.Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards.401k - match up to 7%.Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday).Paid Parental Leave.Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits.Tuition Reimbursement.Employee Referral Bonus.
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