Electrical & Instrumentation Technician- 2nd Class WtE (St. Petersburg, FL)

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The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician position will install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, calibrate, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and distributive control equipment throughout the facility in a safe and professional manner. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Performs electrical preventive, repair, and calibration maintenance procedures safely and professionally with minimal supervision in accordance with Federal and State Regulations, and Company Work Rules, Policies and Procedures. 
• Utilizing training/skillset and electrical tools/metering - Perform troubleshooting, maintenance and testing of low and medium voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, motor starters, and power transformers.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance of high voltage switchyard and Motor Control Center (MCC) equipment and steam turbine driven generators and work with/monitor licensed contractor testing and servicing of facility high voltage and generator protection equipment.
• Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy from waste boilers and its associated equipment, including but not limited to, pumps, fans, motors, conveyors & refuse cranes.
• Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy from waste air pollution control systems.
• Trouble shoot, assess, inspect, adjust, and make repairs as needed to the Continuous Emissions Motoring System (CEMS) as well as all facility flow, pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation, which includes but is not limited to, transmitter flow devices, level controls, temperature measurement, and flue gas analysis equipment.
• Trouble shoot, assess, inspect, and tune/adjust, and make repairs, as needed to the Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and historian devices.
• Troubleshoot/adjust/tune/repair a variety of systems and system controls to include electronic, digital, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic.
• Operate various calibration equipment and perform electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repair work as assigned.
• Work with other departments as needed to troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation problems and complete all maintenance work records.
• Initiates and completes work-orders and requisitions and documents all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis. 
• Responds and reports to work during off hours when emergency repairs are required and scheduled for the on-call coverage. 
• Follows standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and report them to the Shift Supervisor immediately.   Reads, understands, and applies information such as, lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Works overtime. 
• Works rotating shifts during outages or if requested. 
• Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicate clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio or face to face. 
• Anticipates typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and take appropriate action with minimal supervision/additional training. Troubleshoots equipment, diagnose problems and repair with minimal supervision/additional training. 
• Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment. 

Qualifications:  

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the Industrial or Power Industry Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Field, or a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a 3rd class E&I Technician with minimum required instrumentation training/experience.
• Licenses required as necessary to comply with State, Environmental, and/or Federal regulatory agencies or if Electrician, licensed as necessary by State, Environmental, and/or Federal regulatory agencies. 

Work Environment:  

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job.

• Moving mechanical parts 
• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) 
• Airborne particles 
• Dust, toxic or caustic chemicals 
• Extreme temperatures –Hot and Cold 
• Outdoor weather conditions and high powered electrical panels 
• Noise in work environment 

Physical Demand: 

• Stand 
• Sit for prolonged periods of time 
• Walk 
• Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills 
• Reach with hands and arms 
• Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet  
• Stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl 
• Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations 
• Lift 50 lbs. 

• Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces 
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, corrected or otherwise 
• Operate a 1.5 inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fire 
• Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from hand held extinguishers to 200 lb portable units 
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12” by 16” manways 

PPE Required: 

Work in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, the following with average fatigue: 

• Negative pressure respirator 
• Positive pressure respirator 
• Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle) 
• Hardhat 
• Approved safety shoes 
• Eye protection  
• Rubber suit and gloves 
• Chemical resistant suit 
• Heat resistant outerwear 
• Flame resistant outerwear 
• Approved hearing protection 
• Gloves 
• Safety harness 

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

FCC Environmental Services, LLC operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best waste management professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

FCC Environmental Services, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity work place employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities