IM and E Technician

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 IM&E Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing all electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, and equipment throughout Vicinity’s Baltimore sites. This is a full-time hourly position located in Baltimore, Maryland. The IM&E Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager. The compensation range for this position is $35.00-45.00 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
• Operate all hand/power tools in a competent manner
• Maintain equipment used to control the operation of boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps, and other plant equipment and systems 
• Perform periodic cleaning, inspection, testing, repairing, and calibration of electrical, electronic, and pneumatic control systems. Typical equipment serviced includes temperature and pressure instruments, gages, flow transmitters, switches, solenoids, and control valves 
• Perform repairs and modifications to control circuitry with a high degree of precision and             understanding of technical data and systems
• Install and program electronic instruments. Install sensing elements, wiring, tubing, and fittings. Clean and repair electrical power switching equipment
• Test, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical power supply circuits
• Remove, install, clean, and repair, motors, circuit breakers, transformers
• Create, maintain, and update diagrams, drawings, and plans for plant electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls and instruments
• Install, maintain, and calibrate computerized controls and instruments and programmable             controllers
• Ensures compliance with environmental regulations, including proper operation of steam plant outfall(s)
• Writes work orders for identification and repair of plant equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled

• Trouble shoots and analyzes instrument, control, and metering problems and takes appropriate action to correct deficiencies
• Maintains required records of operation and maintenance in a clear and precise manner

• Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager
• May be transferred on a seasonal basis to other departments
• Works mandatory overtime when required and rotating shifts when assigned  
• Exercise caution in the use and maintenance of all company equipment
• Takes rotating on-call on weekends, back shifts, and holidays

Qualifications and Experience

• Technical or trade school degree in electronics, computer science, or equivalent industry training and experience 
• 2 years of progressive experience as a technician performing maintenance and repair in central plant, power generation or other process plants 
• Thorough understanding of electrical safety procedures and LOTO procedures 
• Ability to read and understand logic diagrams, electrical and mechanical drawings and sketches, and technical manuals 
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge at reading process flow diagrams and control and instrumentation diagrams and interpreting manufacturer's manuals and drawings 
• Familiarity with principles of refrigeration and thermodynamics 
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to perform basic computer operations and use email

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 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.