NEW Water Electrical & Instrumentation (E/I) Technician Are you excited to put your electrical and instrumentation skills to work by supporting one of Wisconsin’s most advanced wastewater systems? NEW Water is seeking an E&I Technician who’s eager to apply hands-on technical skills, troubleshoot and maintain critical control systems, and help protect our community’s most valuable resource — water. NEW Water offers a fantastic benefit package as a Public Service Employer, noting that we are a part of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Details about the Position: The E/I Technician plays a critical role in supporting NEW Water’s culture of Safety, Respect, Team, and Environment by ensuring the reliable operation of electrical and instrumentation systems across the Green Bay and De Pere wastewater treatment facilities and collection system. This position performs complex predictive, preventive, and emergency maintenance on a wide range of critical equipment, including variable frequency drives, PLCs, transformers, switchgear, electrical distribution systems up to 24,900 volts, and generators. Responsibilities include inspecting, troubleshooting, programming, calibrating, repairing, and installing equipment that directly impacts plant operations and regulatory compliance. The technician conducts failure analysis, diagnoses issues within motor control centers, control networks, remote telemetry systems, and process monitoring equipment, and makes informed recommendations to improve system reliability, safety, and performance. In addition to hands-on technical work, the E/I Technician is responsible for thorough documentation and collaboration to support operational excellence. This includes recording labor, materials, and detailed repair summaries in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), as well as updating electrical schematics, P&ID drawings, and system documentation. A strong commitment to safety is essential, including adherence to all safety policies, active hazard identification and mitigation, participation in safety training, and support of lockout/tagout procedures. Through technical skill, proactive problem-solving, and dedication to environmental compliance, the E/I Technician ensures the continued safe and efficient operation of NEW Water’s facilities. For a complete job description, please contact Human Resources at HR@newwater.us Qualifications:
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Why Join NEW Water? As an E/I Technician, you’ll play a hands-on role in maintaining and improving the electrical and instrumentation systems that keep our facilities running safely and efficiently. You’ll troubleshoot and support critical infrastructure, ensure system reliability, and collaborate with a skilled team whose work directly protects public health and the environment. We are proud to offer a comprehensive rewards package that includes retirement security, work-life balance, and wellness support:
Who We Are: NEW Water is a public utility that provides regional clean water services to 15 municipal customers, serving approximately 239,000 residents throughout a 285-square-mile area. NEW Water embraces cultural attributes of Safety, Respect, Team, and Environment, as we strive to protect our most valuable resource, water. Proudly serving our community since 1931, NEW Water provides an essential service to protect public health, our precious waterways, and support economic development. NEW Water cleans an average of 41 million gallons a day, so that our community can do laundry, flush the toilet, and run their businesses knowing that the receiving waters are being protected. For more information or to apply please visit: www.newwater.us/careers |