Vicinity Energy
Largest U.S. district energy operator delivering carbon-free steam, hot water, cooling via underground networks.
Mechanic/Operator
Installs, maintains, and operates plant equipment like chillers and boilers for reliable service.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Safety is paramount; the employee follows lock‑out/tag‑out procedures, maintains plant cleanliness, and adheres to all company safety policies while wearing required personal protective equipment. The role also includes providing on‑the‑job training to new hires and communicating relevant information to management and team members. • Install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain chillers, steam turbines, HP boilers, valves, traps, expansion joints, and associated piping systems. • Perform chemical analysis of boiler water and operate cold‑water zeolite regeneration. • Conduct precision alignment, install mechanical seals, belts, couplings, and service hydraulic, pneumatic, and city‑water equipment. • Monitor equipment, log operations, develop resolutions for failures, and prepare work permits and orders. • Execute predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on valves, pumps, turbines, chillers, and distribution equipment. • Provide on‑the‑job training to new staff and coordinate daily work plans and priorities. • Follow lock‑out/tag‑out procedures, maintain plant cleanliness, and adhere to all safety policies. • Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment maintenance
- ▸system installation
- ▸chemical analysis
- ▸precision alignment
- ▸equipment monitoring
- ▸safety procedures
What You Bring
The position requires working rotating shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and involves physically demanding tasks such as climbing, lifting up to 50 lb regularly, and maneuvering heavier loads. Employees must pass a pre‑employment physical, drug screening, and hold a valid driver’s license; a Kansas City Operating Engineers License must be obtained within three years. • High school diploma or equivalent plus ≥3 years pipe‑fitting and steam plant maintenance experience. • Preferred: Navy nuclear background, technical trade school training, welding certification, boiler/power‑plant or chilled‑water system experience. • Must obtain a Kansas City Operating Engineers License within 3 years. • Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet company driving‑record standards. • Must be able to lift 50 lb regularly, maneuver up to 100 lb, and wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, shoes, hearing protection, respirator).
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸3+ years
- ▸pipe‑fitting
- ▸steam plant
- ▸engineers license
- ▸driver’s license
Benefits
Vicinity offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, sick leave, parental leave, holidays, 401(k) matching, and education assistance. The company is an equal‑employment opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. • Benefits include 120 hrs PTO annually, 40 hrs sick leave, 100 % paid parental leave up to 160 hrs, 7 holidays plus floating holidays, 401(k) with matching contributions, and education assistance.
Work Environment
Onsite