Auxiliary Operator II

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.

Summary

This is the second highest in a three-level class in the Auxiliary Operator series. This is a full-time hourly position and reports to the Operations Manager. The Auxiliary Operator II must be willing to become a Bargaining Unit Member of the IBEW Local 614. This position reports to the Operations Manager and is located in Philadelphia, PA. 

Responsibilities

• Starts, stops, operates, monitors, and notes operating conditions of auxiliary equipment throughout the Schuylkill and Edison plants, including responsibility for burner operation.  
• Reports conditions, trends, and abnormalities to Control Operator. 
• Off loads fuel and receives deliveries as required. 
• Blocks out equipment for maintenance; unblocks and retest equipment after completion of repair. 
• Performs minor maintenance on valves, fans, etc. as required. 
• Has working knowledge of fuel pumps, water treatment, and brine systems. 
• Operates and regenerates resin beds to produce water for boiler operation; performs resin replacement as necessary. 
• Maintains safe working conditions. Identifies, reports, and /or corrects unsafe conditions in work area. Able to use safety equipment necessary to perform job in safe manner. 
• Performs housekeeping duties. 
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisors. 
• Capable of performing operational rounds and required duties of the Auxiliary Operator position at Edison Station. 
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to identify system components and how those components operate and interact. 
• Performs work of moderate difficulty with responsibility for brine water treatment system, operating auxiliary equipment and observation of gauges, controls and monitoring equipment and adjusting, and burner operations.  
• Must recognize and correct boiler burner upset conditions. Duties also include performing necessary routine maintenance tasks such as equipment lubrication, and minor repairs to operating boiler auxiliaries such as fuel feed systems, pumps, fans etc.  
• Performs housekeeping as necessary, confined space and LOTO functions including blocking, un-blocking, and testing equipment. 
• Gives general direction to other auxiliary operators  
• Receives supervision from Shift Supervisor, and Control Operator.   
• Performs work which affects reliability of other processes or services and may affect plant operations.  
• Works mandatory overtime as required. Able to work rotating shift, odd hours, and overtime. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• High school diploma or trade school diploma. 
• Two years of related experience in military, utility, or heavy industry or one year in case of trade school graduate. 
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and operate the plant auxiliary equipment.  
• Able to communicate well with others. 
• Working knowledge of the principles of combustion, boiler firing practices, steam turbines, water treatment, and chilled water systems. 
• Working skill in the operation of boilers, burners, valves, pumps, fans, water treatment systems, chillers, and all auxiliary equipment related to steam and chilled water production.  
• Ability to perform minor maintenance of the above listed equipment and safety related tasks such as blocking, unblocking, and testing for maintenance activities. 

Physical Requirements  

• Pass a respirator physical and respirator fit test.
• Able to handle up to fifty (50) pounds, unassisted. 
• Able to climb and tolerate heights and confined space. 
• Able to tolerate temperature extremes. 
• Able to wear PPE, accurately read and interpret gauges, and capable to hear and understand audible alarms. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing to operate company vehicle.  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT Vicinity North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.