Stationary Engineer

Vicinity Energy, Inc. • Baltimore, MD

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Stationary Engineer safely, reliably, and efficiently operates boilers, ancillary equipment, and multiple chilled water processes. The role requires familiarity with cooling facilities that use refrigeration systems and thermal storage to meet customer comfort-cooling needs and support the distribution system. When assigned a Control Operator watch, the engineer oversees the operation of assigned plants and distribution systems. This is an hourly, full-time position in Baltimore, Maryland, reporting to the Operations Manager. Compensation is $51.44 per hour plus a 10% bonus target.

Requirements

• Maryland First Class Stationary Engineer's License.
• At least five years of experience operating stationary or marine boilers.
• Demonstrated maturity, reliability, and judgment to stand watch as a Control Operator.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing concerning routine paperwork.
• Ability to work extended or rotating shifts if necessary.
• Valid driver's license in good standing and a driving record that meets company standards.
• Ability to climb and tolerate heights up to 75 feet and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift, maneuver, and transport up to 50 pounds, including turning valves of varying weights.
• Ability to work in elevated temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• EPA CFC Technician Certification, Universal or at least Type II and Type III.
• Effective understanding of principles and regulatory requirements for water-management quality, outfall controls, fuel systems, asbestos controls, and metering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions and identify, correct, or report unsafe conditions in the work area.
• Perform duties in accordance with published company operating and safety policies.
• Stand watch as Lead Control Operator, Control Operator, or Auxiliary Operator, as assigned, and oversee assigned personnel and equipment.
• Control, maintain, and monitor pressure, temperatures, and flow in steam and chilled water systems, including boilers, chillers, feedwater, and distribution systems.
• Take effective action to reduce the effects of equipment casualties.
• Recognize, report, mitigate, or correct equipment and system anomalies.
• Control cooling tower, boiler, and feedwater quality and ensure prescribed water-management procedures are followed.
• Oversee fuel oil and natural gas transfer and storage at the assigned plant.
• Write work orders to identify and repair plant equipment.
• Maintain clear and precise operational records and ensure completion of prescribed records and logs at assigned plants.
• When assigned a Control Operator watch, oversee operations at a peaking or remote plant during the watch.
• During backshifts, weekends, and holidays, serve as the primary representative for customer and public contacts as needed, accurately log complaints, resolve problems, or promptly pass information to the appropriate supervisor.
• Perform assigned maintenance and housekeeping.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including proper operation of steam plant outfalls and cooling tower blowdown.
• Work at other facilities on a seasonal basis if assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 120 hours accrued annually, equal to 4.62 hours per pay period.
• Sick leave: 40 hours per calendar year, prorated based on month of hire.
• Paid parental leave at 100% pay for up to 160 hours following birth or adoption; must be used in weekly increments.
• Seven paid holidays annually.
• Floating holidays: 40 hours per calendar year, prorated based on month of hire.
• 401(k) plan, including a Roth option.
• Personal leave.
• FMLA leave of up to 12 weeks, subject to approval.
• Pension plan is not available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed