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.