Plant Helper

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 Plant Helper is an entry level role that will develop into a Mechanic/Operator. Plant Helper assists and learns: installation, repairing, operating, monitoring, and maintaining plant equipment to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operation of the plant systems. The systems include: chillers, high pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment using natural gas as the primary fuel source to ensure continuous reliable service of steam and chilled water to the company's customers. This is a full-time, non-exempt, union position and reports to the Supervisor. The compensation range for this position is $30.84 per hour plus a 10% bonus target. This position is located in Kansas City, MO.

Responsibilities

• Assist and learn how to Install, repair, troubleshoot, control, and maintain chillers, steam turbines, HP boilers, valves, traps, expansion joints, piping systems, auxiliary equipment, and distribution systems for local and remote facilities. Verify all equipment systems, pressure and temperatures are operating and maintained within limitations for the intended purpose.
• Maintain logs of the various aspects of the plant's operation as required.
• Monitor equipment, identify problem areas, and develop problem resolution for equipment failures and out of ordinary conditions. Performs trouble shooting, prepares work permits and work orders.
• Performs inspections, predictive and preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment including maintenance on valves, pumps, turbines, chiller, distribution system equipment etc.
• Ensure task completion, operation efficiency and reliability for unit and corporate goals attainment.
• Lock out equipment for maintenance, unlocks equipment and tests equipment after completion of repair following established Lock Out/Tag Out Permit Procedures.
• Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the plant and equipment.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures and adhere to company standards.
• Perform any other duties and tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts that include holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Will be required to obtain a Kansas City Operating Engineers License within 3 years of starting employment.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in maintenance or industrial work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Navy nuclear experience.
• Technical trade school training.
• Ability to use computer and calculator.
• Boiler or power plant knowledge.
• Chiller / chilled water system knowledge.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to meet highest punctuality and attendance requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Must submit to company required 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.
• Standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, walking on uneven surfaces, and grating, working from elevated platforms, scaffolding or ladders, required to lift up to and including 50 pounds and maneuver approximately 100 pounds.
• Must qualify to wear a respirator.
• Ability to tolerate confined spaces, including manholes and varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Exposure to temperature extremes, high noise level areas, high pressure steam lines, rotating equipment, and dusty/dirty environment.
• Required to wear PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and other protective gear as required.

Benefits

• Personal Leave
• FMLA up to 12 weeks based on approval
• Nonpaid benefit
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours accrued annually which equals 4.62 hours per pay period
• Sick Leave
• 40 hours per calendar year prorated based on month of hire
• Paid Parental Leave
• 100% pay up to 160 hours upon birth or adoption of a child; must be used in weekly increments
• 7 paid holidays annually
• Floating holidays
• 40 hours per calendar year prorated based on month of hire
• 401K plan
• Including Roth option with matching contributions: 100% of first 1% your contributions and 50% of the next 5% of your contributions.
• Education assistance program
• Reimbursement for continuing education, certification, licensure, and obtaining higher education degrees after completion of 90 days of employment

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT Vicinity Energy 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.