Company:
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:
The Power Plant Technician A operates, monitors, and maintains plant equipment to ensure reliable, safe and efficient operation of the plant systems. This is a full-time hourly position located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This position requires Kendall UWUA Local 369 Union membership and reports to the Operations Manager. The hourly rate for this position is $54.44.

Responsibilities:
Operates, monitors, and responds to normal and abnormal operating conditions of power plant equipment and auxiliaries.
Takes readings and maintains records and logs.
Records equipment problems on work notifications/requests and documents maintenance actions taken.
Perform water chemistry analysis and make feeds and adjustments to maintain proper chemical control. Work with water treatment vendor to properly monitor overall chemistry program.
Operate and regenerate water treatment equipment.
Assists in developing operating procedures.
Reads meters, gauges, or automatic devices to record data such as temperature of equipment, vibration, of equipment, hours of operation, pressure, and fluid levels to verify operating conditions.
Visually inspects and listens to equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment, or lubrication.
Uses facility operating procedures to operate facility equipment and ensure equipment is operated within acceptable parameters.
Opens and closes valves as required for proper system operation and mechanical isolation.
Opens and closes circuit breakers up to 480 volts as required for proper system operation and electrical isolation.
Performs all duties defined in Safety policies and procedures as assigned, not limited to but including lock- out/ tag out of equipment including taking responsibility as Authorized Employee (This includes independent verification).
Maintain assigned cleaning station
Understands and complies with all regulatory procedures and facility safety programs. Follow all plant environmental permits.
Assists other job classifications as assigned when combined cycle major equipment and boilers are not in operation.
This position works a rotating shift schedule.

Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Holds and maintains a Massachusetts Third Class Engineers License
Minimum 5 years’ experience operating gas turbines, high pressure boilers, steam turbines, and Heat Recover Steam Generators.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrates knowledge of the relationship between plant operations and energy markets.
Basic computer literacy.
Ability to read and interpret P& ID’s
Have a good safety record.

Physical Qualifications:
Must submit to company provided pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.
Ability to perform moderately heavy physical work outdoors/indoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.
Standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, walking on uneven surfaces, and grating, working from elevated platforms, scaffolding or ladders, required to lift up to and including 50 pounds and maneuver up to and including 100 pounds.
Must qualify to wear a respirator.
Ability to tolerate confined spaces, including manholes and varying temperatures and weather conditions.
Exposed to temperature extremes, high noise level areas, high pressure steam lines, rotating equipment, and dusty/dirty environment.
Required to wear PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection.

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.

The Office of Physical Resources & Planning (OPRP) provides complete and integrated planning and design services, construction management, building renewal, maintenance, and operations management to maintain the physical resources of the FAS campus. To accomplish this mission, OPRP relies on a unique set of IT systems and applications to fulfill its day-to-day business needs.

Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for directing a wide range of support functions and all activities relating to building operations, building systems, security, maintenance, services, and facility budget control for FAS locations, including Widener Library, Lamont Library, Pusey Library, Houghton Library, and Harvard Library (HL) locations, including the Harvard Depository/RMS. Manage and oversee the security program for all FAS Libraries and HL. The FAS portfolio totals 800,000 Sq. Ft., and the HL portfolio totals 200,000 Sq. Ft., combined budgets $10M+.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:
• Lead all aspects of building operations to ensure the highest quality service is provided.
• Provides leadership, supervision, and guidance to building operations and administrative staff, door checker staff, and contractors, including maintenance, security, mail, and custodial staff.
• Serve with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the HL Director of Administration and Finance and as a member of the Senior Administrative Team, participate in strategic planning and goal setting for the FAS and HL organizations.
• Establish and oversee processes needed for maintenance, emergency repairs, safety program, and renovations.
• Develops, prepares, and manages annual building budgets and requests.
• Develops long-range maintenance and life cycle costing plans for building systems.
• Manage and oversee the security program for all FAS and HL library locations (including but not limited to Widener, Lamont, Pusey, Houghton, Tozzer, Yenching, Fine Arts/Littauer, Loeb Music, Cabot/Science Center, Statistics/Science Center, Math/Science Center, Film Archives/Carpenter Center, Audio Preservation/Story St., Physics/Jefferson Lab, 625 Massachusetts Ave., 90 Mt. Auburn St., 8 Story St. and 1000 Mass. Ave).
• Serve as the primary point of contact during library building emergencies, renovations, and security incidents across FAS and HL locations.
• Work closely with Harvard University Police Department, external agencies, and relevant organizations to anticipate and address security concerns and develop security programs for the Libraries.
• Collaborate with the Library Preservation team to ensure environmental conditions meet preservation standards.
• Meet regularly with library department heads to ensure building operations and security needs are addressed and understood.
• Oversee and review computer-based HVAC, security & fire systems, monitor safety compliance, coordinate inspections, and ensure adherence to applicable codes and regulations.
• Continually manages and monitors project and work order systems to ensure timely and effective completion of work
• Partner with OPRP and Harvard University Office for Sustainability to implement best operations and maintenance practices, and to actively support FAS greenhouse gas and energy reduction goals.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years of progressive work experience managing facilities OR, in lieu of a degree, at least 12 years of progressive work experience managing facilities. Proven ability to analyze and resolve large-scale facility, logistical, and organizational issues. Strong computer and data analysis skills. Previous supervisory experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:
BA/BS preferred. Professional, with ability to communicate effectively with faculty and senior administrators. Diplomacy, negotiation, and consensus-building skills.

Additional information
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Compensation Range/Rate: The salary will be determined based on the position and the candidate’s relevant experience.
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal

Work Format Details
This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.