Vicinity Energy
Largest U.S. district energy operator delivering carbon-free steam, hot water, cooling via underground networks.
IM and E Technician
Maintain and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control systems at Baltimore plant.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The IM&E Technician maintains and repairs all electrical systems, instrumentation, controls and equipment at Vicinity’s Baltimore sites. This full‑time, non‑exempt union position reports to the Maintenance Manager and offers a wage of $43.47 per hour plus a 10 % bonus target. • Maintain safe work conditions and report hazards. • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and LOTO procedures. • Service control equipment for boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps and related systems. • Perform cleaning, inspection, testing, repair and calibration of electrical, electronic and pneumatic controls (e.g., temperature/pressure instruments, flow transmitters, solenoids, control valves). • Repair and modify control circuitry using technical data and schematics. • Install, program, and calibrate electronic instruments, sensors, wiring, tubing and fittings. • Test, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical power supply circuits, motors, circuit breakers and transformers. • Create and update diagrams, drawings and plans for plant electrical, electronic and pneumatic controls. • Write work orders, perform scheduled preventive maintenance and document maintenance activities. • Work mandatory overtime, rotating shifts and on‑call weekends/holidays as assigned. • Transfer seasonally to other departments when needed.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸control servicing
- ▸instrument calibration
- ▸electrical troubleshooting
- ▸diagram updates
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸safety reporting
What You Bring
Applicants need a technical or trade‑school degree in electronics, computer science or equivalent, and at least two years of progressive maintenance experience in a central plant or power‑generation environment. Preferred qualifications include strong knowledge of electrical safety and LOTO, ability to read logic diagrams, P&IDs and technical manuals, and familiarity with refrigeration and thermodynamics. Additional qualifications are the ability to work with minimal supervision and basic computer and email skills. The role requires completion of a company‑provided pre‑employment physical exam and drug screening, a valid driver’s license in good standing, and the ability to lift up to 50 lb, work in confined spaces, climb heights up to 100 ft, and tolerate heat in an industrial plant environment. • Operate hand and power tools competently.
Requirements
- ▸power tools
- ▸technical degree
- ▸2+ years
- ▸electrical safety
- ▸loto
- ▸p&ids
Benefits
Benefits include 120 hours of paid time off annually, 40 hours of sick leave, paid parental leave up to 160 hours at 100 % pay, seven paid holidays, floating holidays, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions (100 % of the first 1 % and 50 % of the next 5 %). Personal leave and FMLA up to 12 weeks are also provided.
Work Environment
Onsite