Distribution Mechanic I

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 Distribution Mechanic I is responsible for maintaining and repairing all equipment, piping systems, valves, and machinery at our power plant located in Baltimore, Maryland. This is a full-time hourly position and reports to the Maintenance Manager. The compensation range for this position is $36.00-42.00 per hour plus a 10% bonus target. 

Please note this work group recently voted for Union Representation. These Terms and Conditions may change with a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Responsibilities 

•    Maintain safe working conditions in accordance with established Company policies
•    Identify, report and/or correct unsafe work environments
•    Assures compliance with all applicable environmental regulations
•    Install, repair, replace, and trouble shoot piping systems, valves, traps, pumps 
•    Must be able to fabricate piping from layouts blueprints, and mechanical drawings
•    Interpret welding specifications, standards and procedures and work unsupervised to complete assignments
•    Perform welding tasks and various mechanical duties which may include repairs on steam equipment
•    Operate all hand/power tools in a competent manner
•    Repair and install utility production and distribution systems such as: chillers, boilers, hot water/steam/chilled water distribution and their sub-systems
•    Participate in mandatory training sessions related to Utility systems
•    Act as mentor and conduct on-the-job training of personnel
•    Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled
•    Respond to emergency situations immediately and work quickly to correct the problem(s)
•    Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing
•    Perform other duties as assigned by Distribution Manager
•    Must further welding skills, as the need for such welding specifications is required by the department
•    Takes rotating, on-call (beeper) on weekends, back shifts, and holidays
•    Must be able to work overtime as required

Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualifications:
•    HS Diploma or GED 
•    5-10 years of experience in an industrial maintenance setting 
•    3-5 years of pipefitting experience 
•    2-4 high pressure steam experience 
•    Ability to work with minimum supervision 
•    Ability to perform basic computer operations and use email
•    Ability to read and follow blueprints, operation, and maintenance manuals
•    Demonstrated proficiency as a Mechanic 2 
•    Ability to create field sketches of piping systems

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Valid Md 1st or 2nd Grade Stationary Engineers License 
•    6G welding Certification
•    Plate weld certification 
•    Rigging certification 

Physical Requirements 

•    Ability to lift and maneuver up to and including 50 pounds
•    Ability to work in confined spaces 
•    Ability to climb and tolerate heights up to 100 feet
•    Must complete pre-employment screenings including a company physical exam and respirator fit test in addition to drug testing
•    Must be able to walk, stand, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach
•    Ability to tolerate heat
•    Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurable by Company’s vehicle insurance carrier

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
• Pension Plan
  • Not available
• 401K plan
  • Including Roth option with matching contributions: 100% of first 1% your contributions and 50% of the next 5% of your contributions.

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.