Vicinity Energy
Largest U.S. district energy operator delivering carbon-free steam, hot water, cooling via underground networks.
Installs, repairs, operates, and maintains plant equipment for steam and chilled water systems.
3 hours ago
$29 - $44
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Onsite
Company Size
520 Employees
Service Specialisms
District energy solutions
Decarbonization strategy
Operations and maintenance
Engineering microgrid solutions
Electrification of systems
Renewable thermal energy
Combined heat and power (CHP)
Thermal storage integration
Sector Specialisms
District Energy Solutions
Energy Asset Management
Energy Efficiency and Optimization
Operations and Maintenance
Remote Monitoring
Commercial Buildings
Retail
Mixed-Use Buildings
Role
Description
equipment maintenance
system installation
pressure verification
chemical analysis
predictive maintenance
team training
The Mechanic/Operator installs, repairs, operates, monitors and maintains plant equipment—including chillers, high‑pressure boilers, and auxiliary systems—to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient service of steam and chilled water to customers. This full‑time, non‑exempt union position reports to the Plant Manager, is located in Kansas City, MO, and offers an hourly wage of $29.00‑$44.00 plus a 10 % bonus target.
- Install, repair, troubleshoot, control, and maintain chillers, steam turbines, HP boilers, valves, traps, expansion joints, piping systems, auxiliary equipment, and distribution systems.
- Verify equipment pressure and temperature limits are met.
- Perform chemical analysis on boiler water samples.
- Conduct precision alignment and measurement.
- Install mechanical seals, belts, couplings, and work with hydraulic, pneumatic, or city water systems.
- Operate and regenerate cold‑water zeolites for boiler water production.
- Maintain operational logs as required.
- Monitor equipment, identify problems, develop resolutions, and prepare work permits and work orders.
- Perform inspections, predictive and preventive maintenance, and repairs on valves, pumps, turbines, chillers, and distribution equipment.
- Provide on‑the‑job training to new employees.
- Plan, schedule, and prioritize daily activities.
- Communicate timely information to management and team members.
- Ensure task completion, operational efficiency, and reliability to meet unit and corporate goals.
- Lock out/tag out equipment for maintenance and test after repairs per procedures.
- Monitor and maintain plant and equipment cleanliness.
- Perform all work according to established safety procedures and company policies.
- Work rotating shifts, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
Requirements
pipefitting
welding
power plant
kcoe license
navy nuclear
trade school
Employees must meet physical requirements such as standing, climbing, lifting up to 50 lb regularly, and maneuvering up to 100 lb, while wearing required personal protective equipment. A valid driver’s license, pre‑employment physical exam, drug screening, and a Kansas City Operating Engineers License within three years are also required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of pipe‑fitting experience and steam plant maintenance of boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, and traps.
- Navy nuclear experience.
- Technical trade school training.
- Ability to use computer and calculator.
- Excellent punctuality and attendance.
- Ability to weld and pass site welding exam.
- Boiler or power plant experience.
- Chiller/chilled water system experience.
- Proficiency with rigging, hoisting, welding, cutting, brazing, and pipe fitting.
- Obtain Kansas City Operating Engineers License within 3 years.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass pre‑employment physical exam and drug screening.
- Ability to stand, sit, climb stairs, bend, stoop, push, pull, walk on uneven surfaces, and work from elevated platforms.
- Lift up to 50 lb regularly and maneuver approximately 100 lb.
- Qualify to wear a respirator and tolerate confined spaces and varying temperatures.
- Exposure to temperature extremes, high noise, high‑pressure steam, rotating equipment, and dusty environments.
- Required PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and other protective gear.
Benefits
Vicinity Energy provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes personal leave, FMLA, paid time off, sick leave, paid parental leave, seven paid holidays, floating holidays, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and an education assistance program for continuing education after 90 days of employment.
- Personal leave and FMLA up to 12 weeks.
- Paid Time Off (120 hours annually) and sick leave (40 hours per year).
- Paid parental leave (100 % pay up to 160 hours).
- Seven paid holidays and floating holidays (40 hours per year).
- 401(k) plan with Roth option and matching contributions (100 % of first 1 % and 50 % of next 5 %).
- Education assistance program for continuing education after 90 days of employment.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- pre‑employment physical exam required
- drug screening required
- valid driver’s license with acceptable record required
Company
Overview
$1.25B Acquisition
Initial Investment
The company started with a $1.25 billion acquisition of Veolia's assets, establishing its foundation.
$130M Annual Revenue
Financial Performance
Generating nearly $130 million annually through its energy operations.
197 MW Kendall Station
Energy Capacity
The Kendall Cogeneration Station operates at 197 MW, a key asset in its portfolio.
250M sq ft Conditioned
Building Coverage
Conditions over 250 million square feet of building space across its networks.
- Born in early 2020 from Antin’s acquisition of Veolia’s U.S. district energy assets, it quickly became North America’s biggest district energy provider.
- Its sprawling underground networks serve steam, hot water and chilled water to iconic clients—from hospitals to theatres and universities across 12 major U.S. cities.
- It pioneered eSteam™—carbon-free thermal energy—by deploying electric boilers, industrial-scale heat pumps and thermal storage across flagship campuses.
- Teaming up with MAN Energy Solutions, it’s building the largest U.S. industrial water-source heat pump by 2026 to harvest river energy.
- Its typically re-imagined downtown energy: converting boiler plants into resilient, centrally-managed thermal hubs for large commercial and institutional districts.
Culture + Values
- Service excellence
- Inclusion
- Teamwork
- Respect
- Innovation
- Community‑mindedness
- Safety as first priority
- Ethical conduct and fair operating practices
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero 2050
Carbon Emissions Target
Aiming to achieve net zero emissions across all operations by 2050.
500K Tons CO₂
Annual Reductions
Eliminates more than 500,000 metric tons of CO2 each year.
6,500 Tons/Year
CO₂ Elimination via Carbon-Free Electricity
Reduces CO₂ emissions by 6,500 metric tons annually through carbon-free electricity in Baltimore.
42 MW Boiler
Installed Capacity
Installed the first industrial-scale electric boiler with a capacity of 42 MW.
- Committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions across all operations.
- Purchases 100% carbon-free electricity in Baltimore, eliminating significant carbon emissions annually.
- Uses biofuels, electrifies generation (electric boilers, industrial-scale heat pumps, thermal storage) and purchases renewable electricity.
- Installed an electric boiler in Cambridge, marking a significant step in electrification efforts.
- District energy systems remove onsite boilers/chillers—enhancing energy efficiency and eliminating local safety risks.
Inclusion & Diversity
- Strives to create a workforce as diverse as the communities served; prevents discrimination based on ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability
- Has non‑harassment, equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination policies in place
- Leadership supports culture of inclusion through corporate policies and practice
- Gender statistics not publicly disclosed