Operations Maintenance Technician

Job Description 
Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM 
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 O&M Technician (Back Plant) is responsible for monitoring, cleaning, operating, and maintaining the 
ash recycling system, including ash conveying systems and metal recovery equipment. This person will 
report to the Chief Engineer or Shift Supervisor and will be required to work night shift, alternating 
weekends and OT as needed.  The O&M Technician may support other areas of the plant on occasion to 
assist with the overall proper operation of the facility. This is a full-time, non-union, non-exempt position 
located at our Kent County Waste to Energy facility in Grand Rapids, MI.

 
Responsibilities 
• Checks, verifies, and documents the proper operation of plant machinery and 
conveyor systems, and report problems to appropriate supervisors on a timely basis 
(e.g. daily and weekly). 
• Checks and makes necessary adjustments to appropriate equipment to maximize 
metal recovery and yield according to established operating procedures. (e.g. belt 
speed, splitter gate position, oil levels, motor belts, chains, tank levels, leaks or 
spillage of any kind, equipment rotation, sump levels, etc.) 
• Maintains material handling systems including the stocking/load-out of ash bunkers 
and metals inventory. 
• Performs general housekeeping duties in preparation for other shifts (cleaning, 
greasing, painting). 
• Enforce safety procedures and environmental policies in the work area, including 
audits and daily checks. 
• Take immediate action on any safety hazards and report them immediately to the 
appropriate supervisors. 
• Performs other duties as assigned including preventative maintenance tasks. 
• Ability to read and understand operating manuals. 
• Able to work in varying conditions of heat, dust, noise, smoke and vibrations. 
• Ability to comply with standard operating procedures to reduce the likelihood of 
injury to employees and damage to plant equipment. 
• Additional duties may be required as needed to support the needs of the facility. 

Basic Qualifications 
• HS Diploma or GED. 
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in industrial, power plant or military 
environments. 

Preferred Qualifications 
• Previous work experience in Waste to Energy or Recycling plant settings. 
• Related military/technical training. 
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with conveyance equipment. 

Physical Requirements  
• Must submit to a pre-employment physical exam and drug screening. 
• 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. 
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment, front-end loader, and forklift. 
• Must be fit test qualified for possible full-face respirator use during equipment 
maintenance outages. 
• Ability to climb ladders and structures and tolerate heights up to and including 50 
feet. 
• Ability to lift up to and including 50 pounds unassisted as required. 

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.  
Job Details 
Pay Type 
Hourly