Maintenance Mechanic Special-Rigger

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Special-Rigger in Cambridge, MA. In this full-time role, you will organize and oversee mechanical maintenance activities. Ideal candidates have experience in power plant maintenance and a strong safety record. This position requires union membership and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in general power plant maintenance work.
• Willingness and ability to instruct and direct activities of other employees.
• Good safety record.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct activities of the mechanical maintenance crew.
• Maintain and repair power plant and steam distribution equipment.
• Utilize Maximo for related PMs and work orders.

Skills

Power plant equipment knowledge

Repair and maintenance skills

Ability to read blueprints

Specialty in boiler mechanics, steam fitting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade or technical school training

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic Special-Rigger
Req #495
Cambridge, MA, USA

Overview

Vicinity Energy is North America’s largest provider of district energy solutions, offering low carbon energy to iconic buildings in cities such as Boston, Cambridge, Philadelphia, Baltimore and beyond. We are committed to net zero and decarbonization and seek the best minds to help us reach our goals for our company, customers, communities, and the planet.

Summary

As a leadman, the Maintenance Mechanic Special-Rigger organizes and directs activities of the mechanical maintenance crew. This is a full-time hourly position located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This position requires UWUA Local 369 Union membership and reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the safe and efficient performance of all work assigned to your direction.
• Instruct other employees in practice specialty.
• Under general supervision, install, remove, maintain, and repair all types of power plant and steam distribution equipment, buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
• Work requires using highly specialized maintenance tools and precision measuring devices and making decisions of a difficult nature.
• Maintain adequate inventory of designated materials, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain all tools used in the performance of duties in safe and good working order.
• Keep the immediate work area safe and neat; ensure the work area is safe and clean at the completion of the workday.
• Report any unusual conditions.
• Support lubrication functions as presently done.
• Assist and instruct, where applicable, the activities of outside contracting crews.
• Utilize Maximo to perform all related PMs and work orders and support inventory tracking.
• Support order and stocking functions.
• Participate in various training programs to support all maintenance functions.
• Work harmoniously and effectively with other employees.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of trade or technical school training (or equivalent) with fundamentals of the Power Plant Cycle.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in general power plant maintenance work indicating ability to perform this job.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of power plant equipment.
• Highly skilled in repair, maintenance, and installation of power plant equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret complicated drawings and blueprints.
• Highly skilled in at least one of the following specialties: boiler mechanic, steam fitter, welder, rigger, machinist.
• Willingness and ability to instruct and direct activities of other employees.
• Good safety record.
• Basic computer literacy.

Physical Requirements

• Must submit to a company-provided physical and drug screening as part of pre-employment screening.
• Must possess a valid driver license in good standing to operate a company vehicle; driving record must meet company standards.
• Stand, sit, climb stairs, bend, stoop, push, pull, walk on uneven surfaces; work from elevated platforms, scaffolding or ladders; lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver up to 100 pounds.
• Must qualify to wear a respirator.
• Ability to tolerate confined spaces, varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Exposed to temperature extremes, high noise areas, high pressure steam lines, rotating equipment, and dusty/dirty environments.
• Required to wear PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 protected status or genetic information.

Job Details

Pay Type: Hourly