Instrument & Electrical Technician

Veolia Environnement SA • Richmond, VA

20h

About The Position

The EI&C Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment at the power generation and utilities distribution facilities. This role supports safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations through inspection, calibration, testing, and installation work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 2–5 years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, or controls maintenance (power plant or industrial experience preferred).
• Familiarity with motors, pumps, turbines, generators, boilers, cooling towers, and emissions control systems.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC systems, schematics, P&IDs, and control logic.
• Knowledge of safety protocols for chemicals, rotating equipment, confined spaces, and high-voltage systems.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and wear required protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

• Progress toward a Journeyman or Master Electrician License, or an Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics is highly desirable. Equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, including inspections and calibrations.
• Troubleshoot and service systems such as DCS, PLCs, and turbine controls.
• Support electrical systems up to 12kV (motors, transformers, switches, wiring, and communications).
• Maintain accurate maintenance and calibration records in compliance with regulations.
• Monitor equipment, diagnose faults, and recommend performance improvements.
• Assist in maintaining safe chemical handling systems and utility distribution.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and PPE use.
• Participate in emergency response drills and activities.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Operate plant equipment such as forklifts, trucks, manlift and bucket trucks.
• Complete work orders and documentation in Veolia’s CMMS system.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, following standard procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and external partners.
• Contribute to plant reliability and cost-effective operation.

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED