Plant Operator/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 Plant Operator/Mechanic is responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing plant equipment and distribution systems, and reporting any issues with piping valves and machinery. The ideal candidate will be trained under the lead operator to become a solo plant operator and will be trained under the lead mechanic to better understand the operation and function of the plant equipment. Once fully trained, this position will be assigned to a solo operator position. This is a full-time, non-exempt, non-union, position located in Oklahoma City, OK.

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.
• Participates in on-scene work taking direction from others.
• Operate all hand/power tools in a competent manner.
• Install, repair, replace, and troubleshoot plant equipment to include basic piping systems, valves, traps, pumps.
• Perform preventive maintenance.

• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Exercise caution in the use and maintenance of all company equipment.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be willing to work holidays and shift work.

Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of maintenance experience in an industrial or technical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Required to qualify as a Boiler Operator within one year.
• Required to obtain Universal Refrigerant Handling License within one year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oklahoma State Class 2 High Pressure Boiler License.
• Oklahoma State Class 3 or 4 Low Pressure Boiler License.
• Mechanical Journeyman’s License.

Physical Requirements 

• Must submit to pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to and including 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces such as boilers, tanks and manholes.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders up to 50 feet.

• Ability to pass a respirator physical and respirator fit test.

• Ability to tolerate heat in an industrial production plant environment.
• 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.