Assistant Watch Engineer

Vicinity Energy, Inc.•Boston, MA

16h•$63•Onsite

About The Position

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 Operate and maintain plant equipment to assure system requirements are within specification. This is a full- time hourly position, reporting to the Plant Supervisor in Boston, MA. This position is a member of the Bargaining Unit Member of the IUOE, Local 877. The compensation for this position is $63.07 per hour.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Massachusetts Second Class Engineers License.
Must have the ability to distinguish between different shades of color and transcribe numbers accurately.
Must demonstrate knowledge and ability to operate all Vicinity production equipment and associated auxiliaries.
Must be able to work effectively individually and with a group of other operators and technicians.
Must submit to company provided pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.
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.
Required to wear a half face respirator or powered air respirators (PAPR) or proper safety procedures warrant use.
Required to lift and / or operate machinery, tools, etc., weighing up to 50 pounds, unassisted.
Required to work in confined spaces.
Required climbing ladders, and / or stairs.
Required to work in all adverse conditions, both indoors and outdoors all seasons.
Required to work in hot areas.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Grade II Industrial Wastewater License

Responsibilities

All activities covered under Control Operator.
Uses all hand and power tools to maintain / repair equipment.
Determine appropriate loading of equipment.
Adds or shuts down boilers and auxiliaries as needed to maintain system reliability and efficiency.
Coordinates the Auxiliary Operators daily duties.
Schedule and coordinate fuel oil deliveries to specific tanks.
Keep work areas clean and orderly and maintain safe working conditions.
Schedule and coordinate fuel oil deliveries to specific tanks.
Review logs, charts and records.
Assist others as required.
All other related duties.