Industrial Electrician

Synagro Technologies, Inc. provides waste capture and conversion services to municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities in the United States. The company provides a system of solutions for civic and commercial organizations that recycles industrial and municipal waste, as well as organic by-products into environmentally sustainable resources.

Conduct, maintain, test and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Apply knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and apply skills in restoring equipment to operation. Ensure that work is performed in accordance with relevant codes.

* Inspect, repair, install, modify, and maintain electrical/electronic systems, circuits and equipment. * Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages, and test equipment. * Inform appropriate management and staff of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved. * Maintain company required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment. * Supervises and assist outside contractors as needed. * Perform equipment maintenance according to abilities, as required to keep the process running. Contact the on-call mechanic when necessary. * Perform any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the facility to include sweeping, shoveling, and other housekeeping activities. * Enforce and maintain standard safety procedures and maintain a clean work area at all times. * Participate and complete training programs within the time frame allotted. * Assist in facility shutdowns as needed.

* Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required. * State Electrical License (min. Journeyman) with 5 years troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment/systems required. * Instrumentation and PLC experience required. * Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes. * 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. * Ability to work varying shifts, overtime, holidays, on call duty and emergency call-ins. * Ability to work set priorities and complete assigned tasks with limited supervision. * Basic computer knowledge preferred. * Ability to travel required. Must possess valid driver’s license and have clean driving record. * Ability to access confined spaces thru standard 12” X 16” man ways. * Ability to perform required duties at heights of up to 80 feet. * Ability to work under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including but not limited to the following: * Negative and Positive pressure respirator * Self contained breathing apparatus * TYVEC Suit * Hardhat * Approved safety shoes * Eye Protection (corrected or otherwise) * Chemical protective suit * Work boots and gloves * Safety harness * Ability to receive, comprehend and utilize required training from OSHA and Company including but not limited to the following: * First aid and CPR * Hazcom * Hazmat * Hearing conservation * Confined space entry and rescue * Lock out/ Tag out * Ability to operate powered equipment in a safe and efficient manner including but not limited to industrial forklifts and man lifts. * Ability to operate hand and powered tools in a safe and efficient manner while on ground surface as well as at heights. * Ability to ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations. * Ability to perform moderate to heavy weight lifting in a safe manner which includes the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. * Ability to move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces. * Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.