Instrumentation & Controls Technician

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 understands 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 Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing all 
electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, equipment and perform meter calibration. This position is 
also responsible for monthly billing. The I&C Technician reports to the Lead I&C Technician. This is a full
time hourly position located in Oklahoma City, OK. 

Responsibilities: 
• Maintain safe working conditions in accordance with established company policies. 
• Identify, report and/or correct unsafe work environments. 
• Assures compliance with all applicable environmental regulations. 
• Operate all hand/power tools in a competent manner. 
• Maintain equipment used to control the operation of boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps, and 
other plant equipment and systems.  
• Perform periodic cleaning, inspection, testing, repairing, and calibration of electrical and 
pneumatic control systems. Typical equipment serviced includes temperature and pressure 
instruments, gages, flow transmitters, switches, solenoids, and control valves.  
• Perform repairs and modifications to control circuitry with a high degree of precision and             
understanding of technical data and systems. 
• Install and program electronic instruments. Install sensing elements, wiring, tubing, and fittings. 
Clean and repair electrical power switching equipment.  
• Test, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical power supply circuits. 
• Remove, install, clean, and repair, motors, circuit breakers, transformers. 
• Create, maintain, and update diagrams, drawings, and plans for plant electrical and pneumatic 
controls and instruments. 
• Install, maintain, and calibrate computerized controls and instruments and programmable 
controllers. 
• Ensures compliance with environmental regulations, including proper operation of steam plant 
outfall(s) 
• Writes work orders for identification and repair of plant equipment. 
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled. 
• Trouble shoots and analyzes instrument, control, and metering problems and takes appropriate 
action to correct deficiencies. 
• Maintains required records of operation and maintenance in a clear and precise manner. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Manager. 
• Works mandatory overtime when required. 
• Exercise caution in the use and maintenance of all company equipment. 
• Takes rotating, on-call on weekends, back shifts, and holidays. 

Basic Qualifications: 
• Technical or trade school degree in electronics, computer science, or equivalent industry 
training and experience.  
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience as a technician performing maintenance and 
repair in central plant, power generation or other process plants.  

Preferred Qualifications: 
• State of Oklahoma High Pressure Boiler License. 
• Familiarity with principles of refrigeration and thermodynamics. 
• Universal refrigeration license. 
• Honeywell HC900 PLC’s, Designer Software, Station Designer experience is a plus, along with 
some knowledge of Wonderware Systems . 
• Thorough understanding of electrical safety procedures and LOTO procedures.  
• Experience with electrical systems up to 4160 Volts. 
• Ability to read and understand logic diagrams, electrical and mechanical drawings and sketches, 
and technical manuals.  
• Ability to read process flow diagrams and control and instrumentation diagrams and interpret 
manufacturer's manuals and drawings.

 
Other Qualifications: 
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision. 
• Ability to perform basic computer operations and use email. 
• Have a good understanding of Microsoft Excel.

 
Physical Requirements: 
• Must submit to pre-employment screenings including a company physical exam and drug test. 
• Must possess a valid driver license in good standing in order to operate a company vehicle. Must 
have and maintain a driving record meeting the standards of the company. 
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to and including 50 pounds. 
• Ability to work in confined spaces. 
• Ability to climb and tolerate heights up to 100 feet. 
• Must be able to walk, stand, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach. 
• Ability to tolerate heat in an industrial production plant environment. 

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.