E&I Technician - WtE (St. Petersburg, FL)

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and calibration maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems in accordance with Federal and State regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and test equipment including: Low- and medium-voltage switchgear
• Circuit breakers
• Motor starters
• Power transformers
• Maintain and troubleshoot high-voltage switchyard equipment, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), and steam turbine generators. Coordinate and monitor work performed by licensed contractors on high-voltage and generator protection systems.
• Perform electrical maintenance on waste-to-energy boilers and associated equipment, including pumps, fans, motors, conveyors, and refuse cranes.
• Maintain electrical systems related to air pollution control equipment.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, calibrate, and repair Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and plant instrumentation, including flow, pressure, temperature, and level devices.
• Troubleshoot, tune, and maintain Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and historian systems.
• Diagnose and repair electronic, digital, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical control systems.
• Utilize calibration equipment and tools to perform assigned maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues and complete work orders.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, work orders, and requisitions.
• Respond to after-hours calls and participate in scheduled on-call coverage.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), job hazard analyses, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Communicate effectively using radios, intercom systems, and direct interaction.
• Identify and proactively address recurring or potential equipment issues with minimal supervision.
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, manlifts, and skid steers as needed.
• Work Schedule: Standard Monday - Friday, 0700 AM - 3:30 PM outside of outages; overtime, extended hours, and shift flexibility required during outages and operational demands.
• On-call responsibilities are shared among the team, typically one week out of every five when fully staffed.
• Outages are typically scheduled spring and fall, lasting approximately 10 days per unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One of the following: Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial or power generation electrical and instrumentation maintenance, OR
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a 3rd Class E&I Technician with appropriate instrumentation training, OR
• Equivalent formal technical training or military electrical / instrumentation experience
• Experience in power generation, waste-to-energy, or heavy industrial environments
• Familiarity with DCS/PLC systems and plant instrumentation (e.g., ABB, Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Experience with medium-voltage equipment (480V-4160V or higher)
• Experience with emissions systems (CEMS) or combustion processes
• Work Environment
• This position involves working in an industrial plant setting with exposure to:
• Moving mechanical equipment
• Wet or humid conditions
• Airborne particles, dust, and chemicals
• Extreme temperatures (hot and cold)
• Outdoor weather conditions
• High-voltage electrical equipment
• Elevated noise levels
• Physical Requirements
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Use hands for tools and fine motor tasks
• Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, push, and pull
• Work at heights greater than 4 feet
• Climb stairs and vertical ladders
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Navigate catwalks, grating, and uneven surfaces
• Maintain visual acuity (close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception)
• Operate fire equipment including hoses and portable extinguishers
• Access confined spaces through standard manways
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to safely wear and use PPE, including:
• Respirators (negative pressure, positive pressure, and SCBA)
• Hard hat, safety footwear, eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Chemical-resist

Benefits

Additional Information

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. At FCC, this role is about more than maintenance-it's about service to the community. As part of our Pinellas County Waste-to-Energy team, you'll help maintain the systems that turn everyday waste into usable energy, reduce landfill dependence, and support a cleaner, more sustainable future for the community we serve. The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, inspecting, calibrating, and maintaining electrical, instrumentation, and distributed control systems throughout the facility in a safe and professional manner. This is a full-time, long-term position supporting a 24/7 facility with a dedicated maintenance team and requires a mix of hands-on electrical maintenance, instrument calibration, and control system troubleshooting, with a strong focus on field diagnostics and problem-solving.

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