What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLC/Automation Electrical Technician position at Clean Harbors Industrial Services?
Join Clean Harbors in Rollinsford, NH
Help us keep critical operations running safely by applying your PLC, electrical, and instrumentation expertise.
Why you’ll love this role- Impact: Your troubleshooting and preventive maintenance keep systems online and people safe.
- Variety: From calibrations to cabling, no two days are the same.
- Teamwork: Partner closely with electrical and maintenance crews to solve complex problems.
- Make safety your top priority by following all policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
- Diagnose and resolve control and instrumentation issues, including PLC logic troubleshooting.
- Perform scheduled PMs and precision calibrations on instrumentation.
- Document work thoroughly—logs, calibration records, updates to drawings.
- Install new control hardware and associated power wiring.
- Pull cable, build out power distribution, and install/maintain MCCs.
- Replace and service motors and lighting systems.
- Handle general electrical maintenance across the facility.
- Support broader maintenance activities as needed; other duties as assigned.
- HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 6 years of electrical background preferred; 3 years with instrumentation preferred.
- PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley; Siemens familiarity welcome).
- VFD setup, programming, and troubleshooting preferred.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, blueprints, and electrical schematics.
- Knowledge of DCS platforms and plant networking fundamentals.
- Comfortable working on systems 480V and below.
- Hands-on, collaborative approach; willing to jump in with maintenance and other teams.
- Exposure to cross-discipline maintenance is a plus; mechanical inclination helps.
- Physically able to lift 50 lbs; work at elevations and in tight spaces; bend/stoop/stand for long periods.
- Ready to work outdoors in all weather.
- PLC troubleshooting
- Single- and three-phase power
- 120/208/240/480V power systems
- Industrial electrical experience
- Data Control Systems (DCS)
- General electrical maintenance
- Instrumentation
- VFDs
- PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
- Conveyor systems
- P&IDs
- Oil & gas/petroleum applications
- We proudly support Military & Veteran team members.
- Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
- We follow pay transparency laws. Posted ranges reflect targets; final pay depends on location, experience, skills, and business needs. Some roles may also include bonus or incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Salary : $38 - $45