Instrumentation & Controls Technician - Wastewater Treatment Plant
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Wyandotte, MI
Company Description A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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 hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Job Description Position Purpose: Inspects, maintains, repairs and installs electrical systems, equipment and fixtures. Is fully qualified to perform the most complex functions and may lead the work of others. Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment according to supplier specifications.
- Estimates time and material costs for assigned projects.
- Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing devices.
- May fabricate devices and assemblies from steel.
- May weld, thread pipe and solder using gas and electric equipment.
- Re-assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating condition is restored.
- Inspects and troubleshoots electrical systems, equipment and fixtures using testing devices and diagnoses basic operational problems.
- Takes corrective action and obtains necessary repair parts per procedure in assigned area.
- Prepares work orders either manually or from a CMMS system as required and prepares work related reports, procurement requisitions, charts, graphs and data submittal requirements in an accurate and timely manner.
- Performs electrically related activities specified by work order and installs new or replacement electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.
- Reports and documents results of inspections and work performed.
- Performs facility maintenance and repair and may replace or install damaged glass, windows, doors, partitions, ceiling or floor tile, door locks, carpet, and/or paint.
- Installs and repairs electrical wiring systems, electrical motors, generators, armatures and other electrical equipment. Installs, telephone and computer system, wiring fire and security alarms wiring, electric cell door locks, television and coaxial cables.
- Troubleshoots and tests electrical systems and related apparatus to locate source of malfunction.
- Make alterations to electrical systems and equipment to meet the needs of their department.
- May assist with maintaining parts, spares and maintenance inventory.
- May assist in other areas of plant as directed.
- May assist with orienting or training new or less experienced Maintenance personnel.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Spends 100% of time in operations environment.
- Typically spends 25 - 35% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.
- Company service vehicles are used as required.
- Travels 1 - 2 times per year for company provided training.
- May serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call.
- Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, dust, toxic and caustic chemicals, noise, rotating machinery, high pressure and hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards. Requires using chemicals and cleaning solvents to maintain and repair equipment.
- High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- At least five years of experience in a related position in a similar environment with ability to comprehend complex specifications, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, blueprints and manuals.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)
- Must consistently demonstrate the ability to perform all assigned tasks in an organized, accurate and timely manner.
- Must demonstrate ability to efficiently maintain, install and repair any electrical equipment which may include pumps, blowers, compressors and other electrically driven equipment.
- Must have the ability to diagnose problems regardless of complexity, troubleshoot electrical equipment and systems and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and local municipality electrical codes.
- Knowledge of the theoretical principles of electricity, magnetism, and circuitry.
- Knowledge of the operation of generators, batteries, motors, computers, telephones, and other electrical apparatus and equipment.
- Knowledge of standard trade practices.
- Skill in using welding equipment.
- Skill in troubleshooting and analyzing electrical malfunctions.
- Must hold valid journeyman electrician's license.
- Minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies at site.
- Amount of time spent - Bending 60 %, Walking 25%, Standing 10% and Sitting 5%.
- Requires lying on back, kneeling, crawling, twisting and squatting.
- Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect non-conformance and equipment malfunction.
- Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms.
- Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.
- Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined spaces.
Posted 2025-09-27
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