Maintenance Mechanic Special-Rigger at Vicinity Energy, Inc.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance, Power Plant Equipment, Installation, Repair, Blueprint Interpretation, Safety Practices, Team Leadership, Lubrication Functions, Maximo Software, Inventory Management, Welding, Rigging, Machining, Confined Space Work, PPE Compliance, Physical Endurance

Industry

Utilities

Description

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 As a leadman, the Maintenance Mechanic Special-Rigger organizes and directs activities of the mechanical maintenance crew. This is a full-time hourly position located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This position requires UWUA Local 369 Union membership and reports to the Maintenance Manager. Responsibilities Assume responsibility for the safe and efficient performance of all work assigned to your direction. Instruct other employees in practice specialty. Under general supervision, alone or with the assistance of other employees, install, remove, maintain, and repair all types of power plant and steam distribution equipment, buildings, grounds, and vehicles. Such work requires using highly specialized maintenance tools and precision measuring devices and making decisions of a difficult nature. Maintain adequate inventory of designated materials, tools, and equipment. Maintain all tools used in the performance of duties in safe and good working order. Keep the immediate work area safe and neat; ensure the work area is safe and clean at the completion of the workday. Report any unusual conditions. Support all aspects of the lubrication functions as presently done. Assist and instruct, where applicable, the activities of outside contracting crews. Utilize Maximo to perform all related PM’s & workorders & support inventory tracking . Support order & stocking functions. Participate in various training programs to help support all maintenance functions. Work harmoniously and effectively with other employees. Basic Qualifications Must have high school diploma or GED. Minimum of 2 years of trade or technical school (or equivalent) with training in the fundamentals of the Power Plant Cycle. Minimum of 6 years’ experience in general power plant maintenance work of a kind and quality indicating ability to perform this job. Preferred Qualifications Have a good working knowledge of power plant equipment. Be highly skilled in the repair, maintenance, and installation of power plant equipment. Be able to read and interpret complicated drawings and blueprints. Be highly skilled in at least one of the following specialties: boiler mechanic, steam fitter, welder, rigger, machinist. Must be willing and able to instruct and direct activities of other employees. Have a good safety record. Must possess basic computer literacy. Physical Requirements Must submit to a company provided physical and drug screening as part of the pre-employment screening process. 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 up to and including 100 pounds. Must qualify to wear a respirator. Ability to tolerate confined spaces, including manholes and varying temperatures and weather conditions. Exposed 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. 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.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Mechanic Special-Rigger organizes and directs the mechanical maintenance crew's activities. Responsibilities include ensuring safe and efficient work performance, instructing employees, and maintaining equipment and tools.