Job Description
Job Description
Posted Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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 Operator operates, monitors, and maintains plant equipment to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient
operation of the plant systems. This includes high pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment using natural
gas as the primary fuel source to ensure continuous reliable service of steam to the company’s
customers. This is a full time, non-exempt, non-union position. This position works a 12-hour rotating shift
and will also require the candidate to work alone on nights and weekends. This position reports to the
Chief Engineer and is located in Grand Rapids, MI.
Responsibilities
• Operate, repair, troubleshoot, control, and maintain, steam turbines, HP boilers, valves, traps,
expansion joints, piping systems, auxiliary equipment, and distribution systems for local and
remote facilities. Verify all equipment systems, pressure and temperatures are operating and
maintained within limitations for the intended purpose.
• Perform chemical analysis on boiler water samples as required.
• Operate RO’s and regenerate cold-water zeolites to produce water for boiler operation.
• Maintain logs of the various aspects of the plant’s operation as required.
• Monitor equipment, identify problem areas, and develop problem resolution for equipment failures
and out of ordinary conditions. Performs trouble shooting, prepares work permits and work
orders.
• Performs inspections, predictive and preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment including
maintenance on valves, pumps, turbines, distribution system equipment etc.
• Provide on the job training to new employees.
• Plan, schedule and implement daily activities and identify and set priorities.
• Communicate timely and relevant information to management, and others as situations
necessitate.
• Ensure task completion, operation efficiency and reliability for unit and corporate goals
attainment.
• Lock out equipment for maintenance, unlocks equipment and tests equipment after completion of
repair following established Lock Out/Tag Out Permit Procedures.
• Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the plant and equipment.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures and adhere to company standards.
• Perform any other duties and tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts that include holidays, nights, and weekends.
Basic Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in pipe fitting along with steam plant maintenance of boilers, turbines,
pumps, valves, and traps.
• Previous boiler or power plant work experience.
• Must possess a Boiler Operator License or will be required to obtain license within six months of
starting employment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Technical trade school training.
• Ability to weld.
Other Qualifications
• Control Operator: Satisfactory completion of systems training and control room operator training
program including written testing and practical testing.
• Self-sufficient.
• Ability to use computer and calculator.
Physical Requirements
• Must submit to a company provided physical and drug screening as part of pre-employment
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 50 pounds and maneuver 100 pounds.
• Ability to meet highest punctuality and attendance requirements.
• 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 and
other protective gear as required.
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.
Job Details
Pay Type
Hourly
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