Utility Operator at Vicinity Energy, Inc.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mobile Equipment Operation, Loader Operation, Forklift Operation, Aerial Lift Operation, Safety Enforcement, Environmental Policy Compliance, Inspections, Audits, Documentation, Preventative Maintenance, Cleaning, Painting, Grounds Keeping, Boiler Outages Support, Plant Operations Support, Maintenance Activities Support

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 We seek a dedicated individual to work as part of a team to coordinate the daily operations of an Energy-from-Waste facility. Utility Operators must maintain their work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner and comply with all safety, environmental and operational policies and procedures. Utility operators perform various cleaning and operational tasks within the power plant, as well as provide support as needed with other departments. This is a full-time, non-union, non-exempt position. The Utility Operator reports to the Chief Engineer. This position is located at Kent County WTE in Grand Rapids, MI. Responsibilities Operate mobile equipment, including loader, forklift, aerial lift. Enforce safety procedures and environmental policies on the tipping floor. Perform safety and environmental inspections/audits. Maintain documentation. Preventative maintenance. Cleaning. Painting. Grounds keeping. Assist with boiler outages, plant operations, and maintenance activities. Must be able to work bi-monthly rotating shifts and overtime as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays with minimum notice. Basic Qualifications Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Good mechanical aptitude. Preferred Qualifications Related military/technical training and/or previous power or industrial experience is a plus. Physical Requirements Must submit to a company provided physical and drug test as part of 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. Full face respirator usage is required due to exposure to ash in working environment. Work in close quarters and confined spaces. Climb ladders and structures and ability to tolerate heights up to and including 100 feet. Must be able to work in a man lift and open grating at this height. Ability to tolerate high temperatures. Ability to lift up to and including 50 pounds also required. Ability to work outside in cold temperatures. 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 Utility Operator coordinates daily operations at an Energy-from-Waste facility, maintaining their work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner while complying with all policies. Responsibilities include operating mobile equipment, enforcing safety and environmental procedures on the tipping floor, performing inspections, and assisting with plant operations and maintenance activities.