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Lead Electrical and Instrument Technician

Covanta
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Lorton
9898 Lorton Road (Show on map)
Jun 20, 2025

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we're missing is you. Apply today!

About the role

Under general supervision, the Instrumentation & Electrical Lead Technician directs other I & E maintenance personnel in performing skilled instrumentation and electrical work in support of the overall facility operation and in maintaining operation of the process plant and power generation plant in compliance with established production schedules and plant output requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Takes an active role in working with operations supervisors, lead people and relief operators in prioritizing work to be done and in coordinating activities with operations and maintenance personnel.
  • Follows up and checks on all job activities throughout the shift to ensure all work assignments are completed correctly and as requested.
  • Advises and helps complete work that has become difficult or complicated beyond normal repairs.
  • Sets up and pre-stages parts from the warehouse and helps in finding and retrieving parts from the warehouse to expedite work.
  • Completes reports to the Daily Log with notations concerning future work.
  • Relays information from supervision and management and communicates with the crew concerning schedules, anticipated schedule changes, and overtime opportunities.
  • Must be knowledgeable in using Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and ABB S+
  • Considering the lead position a "working" position, the lead person expects to not only direct the crew's assignments, but to also participate as part of the crew.
  • Ensures that all job assignment work areas are cleaned of used parts, debris, and tools upon completion of work.
Schedule:

Four days 10-hour days, normal daytime working hours. There is also a rotating on call schedule and additional hours are scheduled during planned or unplanned outages; possibility of night support may be needed during this time. This schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must have at least 2 years as a I & E Technician.
  • Minimum four years as an industrial electrician, at least two of which includes experience in instrumentation or with adequate training certificates, or a two-year technical degree in instrumentation and two years' experience in the power generation field.
  • Must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to demonstrate how your actions support Reworld Values and Behaviors, including Safe and Inclusive Workplace, Delivering Results through Trust and Building Breakthrough Capabilities.
Physical Demands:
  • Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
  • Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
  • Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
  • Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
  • Consistently work in various weather conditions
What Reworld Offers You:
  • Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
  • Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
  • 401k - match up to 7%
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Reworld may sometimesselectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role)has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

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