Electrician

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

Electricians will inspect, repair and/or replace electrical control circuits, variable speed controllers, plant lighting, and switchgear 4160/480 volts and lower. He will troubleshoot and repair electrical component malfunctions on plant equipment and perform corrective maintenance on cranes, motors, conveyors, trammels, fans, cherry pickers, etc. This individual will terminate electric motors 4160 volts or lower. Installing conduit and wiring for new installations and repairs to existing installations is required. Performing preventative maintenance on all plant electrical equipment is essential and completing required documentation of work to be done and accomplished. Routinely takes readings using multi-meter and megger for testing of motors and circuits. Reading, interpreting, and utilizing stores catalog and equipment manuals for technical clarification and requisitioning parts and material is required. The employee should be able to operate a computer to access the Maintenance Management Program for equipment history and work order reviews, both corrective and preventive.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform maintenance on industrial plant electrical distribution systems in a waste to energy facility.
• Perform maintenance and testing of low and medium voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, motor starters, and power transformers.
• Perform maintenance of higher voltage switch yard 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, fans, motors, & refuse cranes.
• Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy from waste air pollution control systems.
• Perform various electrical and electrical maintenance and repair work as assigned using proper Reworld safety practices.
• Troubleshoot electrical and problems and complete all maintenance work records.
• Actively participate in plant shutdown work including tear down inspection of electrical plant equipment
• Keeps work area and tools in clean, same, and orderly manner. Perform plant and shop housekeeping chores.
• Complete required Reworld training within the assigned timelines.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the E&I leadership team.

REQUIREMENTS (Education, Skills, Certificates, Licenses, Experience):

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Formal technical or apprentice training preferred.
• A minimum of three years of experience as a maintenance electrician in a power plant or a similar field required.
• Strong working knowledge of 120V to 4160V, AC switchgear.
• The ability to work from layout plans and blueprints for electrical equipment installation or troubleshooting work.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, maintenance instructions, and other procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to follow Reworld safety rules.
• Ability to log onto a computer and complete assigned training.
• Required being on call on rotating basis as well as working overtime based on plant needs, which may include weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work in close quarters and confined spaces
• Climb Ladders and structures.
• Tolerate heights, high temperatures, and work outside as employees are frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Can don and wear a negative pressure respirator in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134.
• Ability to work a rotating shift, and work overtime based on plant needs.
• Ability to wear Reworld required PPE for the job and the assigned task.
• Employees are frequently required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands or arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance" and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision ability required by this job included close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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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Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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