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South Carolina, United States
Onsite
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy infrastructure company delivering integrated solutions that provide reliable power and modernize infrastructure. Since 2000, we have served as a trusted partner to public and private sector customers across North America, the UK and Europe, delivering over $15 billion in solutions and contracting more than 5 GW of energy resources.
At Ameresco, we integrate energy resources and modernize the built environment through innovative infrastructure solutions that improve reliability, optimize performance, strengthen resilience, and support long-term sustainability. Join us in building the infrastructure that powers the future. Explore opportunities to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with a company at the forefront of energy innovation.
The Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician has responsibilities for repair and preventative maintenance of the SRS site equipment including six boilers and one 20 MW generator. This position will interface with Operations, Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Planning departments to ensure maintenance work is done with minimum disruption.
Responsibilities:
Use Test equipment associated with I&E work such as multi meters, loop simulators, multifunction calibrators etc.
Become knowledgeable and proficient in the water side of powerhouse operations and perform water quality tests as part of regular shift rounds and responsibilities.
Assist with the seasonal operation of two remote boiler locations on site (rounds and water testing).
Use multi-purpose pressure, temperature, etc. test equipment.
Use laptops with the appropriate software to communicate with the plant’s PLCs in order to troubleshoot equipment operated by these computers.
Breakdown repair of instrument, electrical and mechanical equipment.
Work with vendors to solve equipment problems.
Assist in establishing and maintaining the preventive maintenance programs for instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical equipment.
Assist in establishing and maintaining spare parts inventory for instrumentation, electrical and mechanical equipment.
Supervise contract maintenance of electrical, instrumentation or mechanical equipment as required.
Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years of electrical and/or instrumentation experience in an industrial environment.
Experience troubleshooting 4160V and 480V motor control circuits.
Experience troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation problems.
Experience troubleshooting DCS and PLC circuits.
Ability to review confidential US security information.
Additional Qualifications:
Journeyman license preferred.
Experience with AC variable speed drives preferred.
Experience with troubleshooting DCS and PLC programming preferred.
Experience with calibration of field instrumentation preferred.
Experience with preventive maintenance for instrumentation and electrical equipment preferred.
Position has other stressful physical activities and is subject to frequent interruptions of normal routine to perform essential functions listed in the job functions section.
A high level of safety awareness and knowledge.
Job Expectations:
Follow all environmental and safety regulations related to the power generation industry, and act in compliance with all U.S. laws.
Comply with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.
Ensure the company's quality statement and objectives are met, and if possible, exceeded.
Job Function requires, but is not limited to the following:
Ascending/ descending up to 4 flights of stairs or ladders to access equipment.
Opening and closing valves.
Walking over the site on foot.
Working in all weather conditions outdoors and at different times during call- ins. This position plays a critical role with our plantwide winterization efforts each Winter season.
Performing housekeeping in the maintenance shop, motor control centers and in areas where maintenance is performed.
Working a rotating 12-hour shift schedule day and night shift.
Working overtime as needed.
Providing weekend call-in and holiday coverage as required.
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Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.
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Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
