Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Vicinity is looking for a Plant Technician to operate and maintain a M.A. 2nd Class Cogeneration Plant
which consists of a 5.2 MW CT w/ HRSG, two auxiliary WT boilers, and supporting balance of plant
equipment including the 13.8-kv electrical distribution, water treatment, fuel and steam distribution
systems. This is a full-time, non-exempt, non-union position. The compensation for this position is $30.00
32.00 per hour plus 10% bonus target.
Responsibilities
• The plant is a single licensed person operation.
• Take responsibility for assigned systems (procedure & drawing updates).
• Perform plant related maintenance & housekeeping.
• Comply with all company, federal, state and local policy & laws.
• Maintain the daily plant logs.
• Work safely & complete required training.
• Support the O&M Supervisor as directed.
• Oversee contractors.
• Demonstrate professionalism.
• Work a 12-hour shift schedule, day/night 4-week rotating shifts.
Basic Qualifications
• 1st or 2nd Class Firemen’s License (MA); willingness to obtain 3rd Class License within 1 year of
hire
Preferred Qualifications
• 3rd Class Stationary Engineer’s License (MA)
Other Qualifications
• Can read and follow basic P&ID’s, electrical 1-Lines, and procedures.
• Experience operating with DeltaV distributed control system or similar preferred.
• Familiar with basic Microsoft Office products.
• AutoCAD & Maximo experience preferred.
• Must be able to work independently.
Physical Requirements
• Must submit to company sponsored pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.
• Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 25%, Bending and Stooping 50%.
• Must be able to lift up to and including 50lbs, maneuver objects in excess of 100 pounds, and
climb ladders as required.
• Spends 100% of time in maintenance environment.
• May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Equipment noise greater than 85 db. and hazards such as high-pressure steam lines and rotating
equipment.
• Working with and thereby exposed to water treatment chemicals.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment such as hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes,
hearing protection, and other protective gear required to perform job duties.
• Stoop, kneel, or crouch, enter confined spaces and work on scaffolds or other elevated
areas. Will be required to use ladders and stairs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and
ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and
machine malfunction.