Operations and Maintenance Technician

Vicinity Energy is North America’s largest provider of district energy solutions, offering low carbon energy to most of the iconic buildings you see in the skylines of Boston, Cambridge, Philadelphia, Baltimore and many other cities in the US. As a member of the communities we serve, all of us at Vicinity understand the critical role we play in reducing the impacts of climate change and being a leader in decarbonization. We are committed to net zero and eliminating our reliance on fossil fuels, but we need the best and the brightest minds on our team to help us reach our goal, not only for us as a company, but for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Summary

The O&M Technician (Back Plant) is responsible for monitoring, cleaning, operating, and maintaining the ash recycling system, including ash conveying systems and metal recovery equipment. This person will report to the Chief Engineer or Shift Supervisor and will be required to work night shift, alternating weekends and OT as needed. The O&M Technician may support other areas of the plant on occasion to assist with the overall proper operation of the facility. This is a full-time, non-union, non-exempt position located at our Kent County Waste to Energy facility in Grand Rapids, MI.

Responsibilities

• Checks, verifies, and documents the proper operation of plant machinery and conveyor systems, and report problems to appropriate supervisors on a timely basis (e.g. daily and weekly).
• Checks and makes necessary adjustments to appropriate equipment to maximize metal recovery and yield according to established operating procedures. (e.g. belt speed, splitter gate position, oil levels, motor belts, chains, tank levels, leaks or spillage of any kind, equipment rotation, sump levels, etc.)
• Maintains material handling systems including the stocking/load-out of ash bunkers and metals inventory.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in preparation for other shifts (cleaning, greasing, painting).
• Enforce safety procedures and environmental policies in the work area, including audits and daily checks.
• Take immediate action on any safety hazards and report them immediately to the appropriate supervisors.
• Performs other duties as assigned including preventative maintenance tasks.
• Ability to read and understand operating manuals.
• Able to work in varying conditions of heat, dust, noise, smoke and vibrations.
• Ability to comply with standard operating procedures to reduce the likelihood of injury to employees and damage to plant equipment.
• Additional duties may be required as needed to support the needs of the facility.

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in industrial, power plant or military environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in Waste to Energy or Recycling plant settings.
• Related military/technical training.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with conveyance equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Must submit to a pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.
• Must possess a valid driver license in good standing in order to operate a company vehicle. Must have and maintain a driving record meeting the standards of the company.
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment, front-end loader, and forklift.
• Must be fit test qualified for possible full-face respirator use during equipment maintenance outages.
• Ability to climb ladders and structures and tolerate heights up to and including 50 feet.
• Ability to lift up to and including 50 pounds unassisted as required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT Vicinity North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.