Maintenance Mechanic

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 Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining mechanical equipment throughout the facility in a safe and productive manner. This is a full- time, non-exempt, union position and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. The ideal candidate must be willing to become a Bargaining Unit Member of the IBEW Local 614. This position is located in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair rotating equipment
• Perform routine maintenance functions as required to facilitate the operation of the plant
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with plant operating and safety procedures
• Install, repair, align and troubleshoot high pressure centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, pneumatic and electrical controls equipment, steam distribution equipment including piping, pressure reducing values, steam traps, steam boiler auxiliaries and expansion joints
• May be required to work scheduled and emergency overtime and on occasion night shift

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a Maintenance Mechanic in a power plant, refinery, or other industrial plant setting
• Must be able to understand and willing to accept verbal and written instructions from supervisors in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Vo-tech, post high school certificate or completion of apprenticeship in one or more trades
• Degree in Machine Tool Technology is desirable

Other Qualifications

• Experience working on high pressure steam boilers and associated balance of plant equipment
• Knowledge of industrial centrifugal chillers
• Knowledge on inspections and preventive maintenance of combustion and steam turbines and auxiliaries
• Knowledge of centrifugal and screw type air compressors and driers
• Experience with Lock Out Tag Out
• Excellent analytical and mechanical skills installing and servicing machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints and IOM manuals
• Demonstrated proficiency in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of rotating equipment
• Knowledge of and experience with laser alignment tools, milling equipment, calipers, micrometers, etc
• Ability to complete routine paperwork and work orders with computer input
• Must possess knowledge of the alignment of rotating equipment, safe rigging procedures, and mechanical and structural systems

Cooperates and works well with fellow employees of all levels

Physical Requirements

• Must submit to company provided pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.
• Ability to tolerate confined spaces, to hear and detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment and hear portable radio communication
• Able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted
• Able to climb and tolerate operational heights
• Able to tolerate and work outdoors and in higher than normal temperatures indoor
• 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.

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.