Industrial Electrician - E&I Technician

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

JOB SUMMARY
Maintains all phases of electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment throughout the plant, safely and effectively, to meet organization requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs and directs all electrical maintenance, including but not limited to, preventative, corrective, emergency contracted, and warranty service, maintenance, on all equipment throughout the plant.
• Identifies, repairs and documents electrical and instrumentation equipment malfunctions.  Inputs software changes in PLC for equipment operation and control as required.
• Conducts predictive analysis of all electrical and instrumentation systems and equipment periodically in order to update PM system and generate work orders.
• Calibrates mechanical and electrical instrumentation and documents results.
• Ensures completion of work orders based on schedule and priority or as required.
• Monitors equipment on a regular basis and documents results.
• Install and tests new equipment on accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and standard safety procedures.
• Trains new employees on standard electrical safety and operating procedures, as required.
• Supports all company and corporate policies and procedures.
• Performs any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the facility.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purpose.
• Ability to recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards in the workplace and display proper judgment in responding to them.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructional manuals, instruction sheets, technical data, blueprints, work orders and mechanical drawings in English.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of occupational hazards connected with machine shop and general plant practices with emphasis on the necessity of safety policy compliance.
• Able to work varying shifts, overtime, holidays, on call duty and emergency call-ins.
• Communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repair of flow meters, PLC’s, VFD’s, transmitters, motors, switchgear and other process control equipment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES

• Minimum 2-year college degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience as an electrical/electronic technician.
• Instrumentation and PLC experience required

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Fingering, Stooping, Crouching, and Lifting up to 75 lbs
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and out.
• The worker is subjected to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than hour.
• The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to
  bio-solids.
• The worker is subject atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body.
• The workers frequently is in close quarters, crawl space, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.

Salary Range: $35.00-$45.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position. 

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.