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[Apply on Veolia Environnement’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/VeoliaEnvironnementSA/744000158082220-instrument-electrical-technician) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Veolia Environnement](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veolia-environnement/) / Instrument & Electrical Technician ## Job description ### Position Purpose 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. ### Primary Duties/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 Work Permits, 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. ### Work Environment May require extended hours, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty. Work indoors and outdoors in loud, hot, cold, or confined environments near high-voltage equipment. Exposure to hazardous chemicals and industrial noise. ## Qualifications ### Education/Experience/Background High School Diploma/GED is required. 2–5 years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, or controls maintenance (power plant or industrial experience preferred). ### Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 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. ### Required Certification/Licenses/Training Progress toward a Journeyman or Master Electrician License, or an Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics is highly desirable. Equivalent experience will be considered. Valid driver’s license required. ### Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and wear required protective equipment (PPE). ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 27, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 30, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 30, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: Richmond, VA, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Veolia Environnement’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/VeoliaEnvironnementSA/744000158082220-instrument-electrical-technician) ## Hiring at Veolia Environnement - Open jobs: 2,658 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 23, 2026 [All Veolia Environnement jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veolia-environnement/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Veolia Environnement ### [Maintenance Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veolia-environnement/jobs/c9c9289540404c27c49e/) Richmond, VA, United States ### [Account Manager - Industrial Water Treatment](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veolia-environnement/jobs/984ead938ef8ee824f30/) Richmond, VA, United States ### [Account Manager - Water Treatment Chemicals](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veolia-environnement/jobs/80c66c9e2431ada1b451/) Richmond, VA, United States ### [Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer (Data Center)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veolia-environnement/jobs/528ba0e0109c6d687f75/) Richmond, VA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Engineer, Instrument & Electrical](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nutrien/jobs/7d6b01cf349d3f19eb94/) Nutrien · Kennewick, WA, USA ### [Avionics Instrument Technician - 2nd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/5f0a6815b5214a0b7255/) Lockheed Martin · Edwards AFB, CA ### [Technician Electrical Instrument](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cemex/jobs/6d4dfe051fa72495d0db/) Cemex · Victorville, CA, US ### [Instrument & Electrical Technician II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/enbridge/jobs/762eaa4be226997d6e3f/) Enbridge · Concordia, MO, USA ### [Instrument & Electrical Technician - Level 3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honeywell-international/jobs/895b811389620801d08c/) Honeywell International · Mobile, AL, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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