Instrumentation and Controls Intern

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 Instrumentation & Controls (I&C)  internship provides an opportunity for students who are currently pursuing an I&C tech role to get hands on experience working with District Energy. There is a special focus on end-to-end solutions combining heating and cooling systems or Energy Utilities and managing customers' steam production, cooling, compressed air, vacuum, and power networks. As an I&C Intern you will be called upon to support a variety of I&C activities. This Includes troubleshooting PLC’s, HMIs, and electrical sensors as well as calibrations and installation. This is a part-time, temporary, non-exempt position and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities 

• Assist with troubleshooting, replacing, and calibrating electrical sensors including: photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, pressure, temperature, and position sensors
• Read and understand control system design documents including: P&ID, control system schematics, wiring drawings, I/O lists, SAMA diagrams, pneumatic and hydraulic drawings, and written design specifications
• Working alongside and shadowing I&C Technicians on all daily tasks and providing assistance as needed with equipment
• Daily meetings with plant staff to provide updates on progress

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a technical program

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to learn plant and steam, distribution systems, operations, and maintenance activities

Other Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits
• Time management, organization and prioritization capability, communication and organizational skills
• Safety conscious, able to follow direction, and have a curious attitude
• Motivated and dynamic person with ability to work independently and part of a team
• Technically oriented
• Resourceful and proactive
• Self-starter

Physical Requirements 

• Must submit to company required pre-employment physical exam and drug screening
• Ability to move heavy equipment and carry materials up and down stairs
• Ability to climb in and out of confined spaces including manholes
• Candidates should be able to lift and maneuver a 50-lb load
• Ability to work in high noise level areas and wear noise reduction equipment for short periods of time
• Ability to work in areas of elevated temperatures for short periods of time

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.