Lead Power Plant Technician
About the role
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.
The Lead Power Plant Technician is responsible for operating the combined cycle generating facility and power plant equipment with minimal guidance or assistance. The ideal candidate will keep management fully informed of plant operations, unusual conditions and faulty equipment. This is a full-time hourly position located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This position requires UWUA Local 369 Union membership and reports to the Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
- Operate the combined cycle generating facility and power plant equipment with minimal guidance or assistance.
- Keeps management fully informed of plant operations, unusual conditions, and faulty equipment.
- Operate power plant equipment through control room interfaces or locally.
- Takes readings and maintains records and logs.
- Records equipment problems on work notifications/requests and documents maintenance actions taken.
- Communicate and respond to all outside entities including but not limited to Commercial Operations, NStar, and ISO.
- Assists in developing operating procedures.
- Uses facility operating procedures to operate equipment and ensure equipment is operated within acceptable parameters.