Apprentice - Electrical & Instrument Technician

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.

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About the role

Reworld Lee Facility

Electrical And Instrumentation Technician Apprenticeship Program

Purpose

Are you ready to be empowered to create your career path? Bring your desire for learning and operational mindset to our team as an Electrical and Instrument Technician (E&I Technician) Apprentice.

The apprenticeship program is a 16-20 week program with Reworld, a leading sustainable materials management company.

While in the program, you will develop in depth technical expertise by going through an extensive hands-on training at a Technical Training Center in Tampa, FL (a total of 8 weeks).

You will also receive an on-line training curriculum in addition, to on-the-job training at the Lee Facility . This is a paid apprenticeship program and apprentices will be eligible for travel and expense reimbursement.

Upon completing program requirements, participants are prepared to step into an Electrical and Instrument Technician position at our Lee Facility.

We invite you to apply and discuss your career roadmap with us!

Summary

Learning will be varied based on in-person classroom instruction, computer based training, and hands-on training while under the supervision of a dedicated field trainer or shift supervisor.

Under general maintenance supervision, the E&I Tech Apprentice, will assist in basic electrical and electronic work in the maintenance of motors, control centers, and electrical fixtures in support of the entire facility operation, maintaining operation of the entire plant in compliance with established production schedules and plant requirements, in conjunction with National and Local Electrical Codes.

You will continue to build your skills and experience as you graduate into your permanent Electrical and Instrument Technician (E&I Technician) role.

What your apprentice journey will look like :

• Hands-On Training at the Technical Training Center in Tampa, FL (8 weeks)
• On-Line Training & On-the Job Training Lee Facility (8 weeks)
• Assigned personalized E&I Tech, SME Trainer

After successfully completing the first segment of in-classroom training, you will be assigned to a qualified E&I Technician, supervisor, or trainer, to allow you to assist with installs, maintains, performs PM’s, repairs, calibrates, test, and adjusts any type of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, electronic and other industrial equipment.

Installs, repairs, and maintains all power transmission lines, transformers, electrical motors, instruments, controls, and related equipment.

Assists with inspects, tests, adjusts, repairs and maintains high voltage equipment, including but limited to generator, AC and DC motors, as well as all plant switchgear and related equipment.

Assists with planning & detailing of jobs assigned, using sketches, blueprints, schematics and drawings. Consults with operations and technical groups on safety procedures and job hazards.

How you will impact Reworld :

Help build a safer, more sustainable world by learning and implementing our revolutionary technology and expertise to recover, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of tomorrow.

Assist in the operation of a clean and safe work environment and observe good safety habits.

Provide your unique viewpoints and experiences to drive innovation which happens when diverse perspectives find their voices through open dialogue in a supportive environment.

Assist with identifying and correcting abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations.

Partner with passion. Collaborate with empathy and care when partnering with team members. Leverage your communication expertise while escalating blockers, simplifying operational efficiency, making recommendations to stakeholders, and more.

Supporting the Shift Supervisor and E&I Tech by accurately reporting equipment malfunctions or trends which may indicate possible equipment danger.

Contribute to the Safety of the Operation and Team. Identify critical trends that may indicate possible equipment danger and support leaders by accurately reporting equipment malfunctions.

Follow all safety rules Adhere to all OSHA and HazMat Procedures with respect to the storage and handling of materials in the area.

To be qualified for this role, you must possess the following : Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities to :

• Minimum High School diploma or GED
• Windows based PC knowledge including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Prior experience working with high pressure boilers, electric generating equipment is a plus.

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to wear a full-face respirator and perform physical activities while wearing the respirator.
• Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, elevated walkways, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands and arms.
• Will have to enter the boilers with or without scaffolding to inspect boilers and check the status of work being performed.
• Position requires working near and around operating mechanical parts and mobile equipment and is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and vibrations.
• Capable of wearing personal protective equipment, such as hearing protectors and respirators, as necessary.
• Facility operates 24 / 7, 365 days a year must be able available for scheduled periods of on-call, weekend work nights or any shift to support outages and plant equipment conditions.

How you’ll benefit as a valued member of our Expert Teams at Reworld :

• A strong safety culture with focus on life critical safety.
• A DEI Culture respecting cultural norms and differences of our team members.
• Paid Time Off + ten paid holidays per year.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• 401(k) with competitive company match.
• Career Development : Tuition reimbursement, certifications, mentorship, and continued. operations development.
• Health, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Life, and AD&D Insurance.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Savings Account.

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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