Maintenance Technician
Vicinity Energy
Company Overview
Vicinity Energy, privately owned by Antin Infrastructure Partners
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
2020
Approximately 520 employees (source: zoominfo.com)
What They Do
Vicinity Energy is a leading U.S. district energy company specializing in the production and distribution of steam, hot water, chilled water, and carbon-free steam through underground networks to buildings and campuses (source: vicinityenergy.us). Established in 2020 following Antin Infrastructure Partners' acquisition of Veolia’s U.S. district energy assets, Vicinity operates 19 district energy systems across 12 cities nationwide, serving roughly 1,000 customers through long-term contracts (source: antin-ip.com). The company focuses on central thermal infrastructure technologies including steam plants, chilled-water systems, electric boilers, industrial-scale heat pumps, and thermal storage rather than renewable generation like solar or wind (source: wikipedia.org). Vicinity is recognized as the first U.S. provider to introduce carbon-free eSteam™, an innovative solution aimed at rapidly decarbonizing customers’ thermal loads, with initial deployments in Boston and Cambridge (source: vicinityenergy.us). Their customer base primarily includes large commercial properties and campuses located in dense urban cores, where centralized energy production improves efficiency, reliability, and reduces carbon footprints (source: zoominfo.com).
Projects & Track Record
Vicinity Energy operates several notable district energy assets across the United States. Among these is the 163 MW Grays Ferry cogeneration plant in Philadelphia, which serves over 70 million square feet of building space (source: wikipedia.org). In Cambridge, the company runs the 200 MW Kendall Cogeneration Station, also serving 70 million square feet (source: wikipedia.org). Other significant systems include the Tulsa district energy plant serving 7 million square feet, Oklahoma City’s system serving 9.9 million square feet, and Kansas City’s facility serving 11 million square feet (source: wikipedia.org). The Kent County waste-to-energy and district energy system in Grand Rapids serves 10 million square feet, while Baltimore’s system covers over 30 million square feet including major institutions like the Walters Art Museum and Mercy Medical Center (source: wikipedia.org). The Atlantic Station chilled water system in Atlanta serves 4.7 million square feet, and the Trenton district energy system serves 12 million square feet (source: wikipedia.org). Vicinity’s portfolio expanded in 2020 with acquisitions such as the Watergate Energy Collaborative Utility in Washington, D.C., and West Virginia University’s district steam system in Morgantown (source: wikipedia.org).
Recent Developments
Recent initiatives at Vicinity Energy have focused on electrification and decarbonization of thermal energy systems. In April 2022, the company launched eSteam™, marking the first U.S. innovation to electrify district energy operations using renewable thermal energy, initially deployed in Boston and Cambridge (source: wikipedia.org). In April 2023, Vicinity partnered with MAN Energy Solutions, based in Augsburg, Germany, to develop low-temperature source heat pump systems for steam generation, aiming to enhance sustainability (source: wikipedia.org). The company plans to install an industrial-scale heat pump complex at its Cambridge facility powered by renewable electricity, designed to harvest heat from the Charles River while protecting the river environment by returning water at a lower temperature (source: wikipedia.org). In November 2023, Vicinity announced the arrival of a 42 MW industrial-scale electric boiler at the Kendall Square facility in Cambridge, further advancing its electrification goals (source: wikipedia.org). The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2050 or sooner (source: wikipedia.org).
Working There
Vicinity Energy offers a range of roles spanning plant operations, maintenance, engineering, distribution, commercial functions, and technical trades, reflecting its operations-heavy business model (source: indeed.com). Job postings include positions such as Plant Engineer, Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Account Manager, Operations Manager, Test Manager, and Skilled Laborer, with responsibilities covering site engineering support, project management, troubleshooting, and thermal performance monitoring (source: indeed.com). The company’s Boston headquarters and additional operating sites make the area a key hiring location, with roles requiring skills in carpentry, concrete, excavation, piping insulation, and masonry, often within unionized environments such as IUOE Local 877 (source: indeed.com). Compensation packages include competitive salaries, bonuses, personal and parental leave, paid holidays, and 401(k) plans with matching contributions, reflecting a structured benefits program (source: indeed.com). Vicinity’s culture emphasizes solving complex clean energy challenges within a niche sector that bridges utilities, industrial engineering, and building services, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to large-scale thermal utility operations and rapid decarbonization efforts (source: vicinityenergy.us).
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Job Description
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 ideal candidate must be familiar with cooling equipment facilities that utilize refrigeration systems and boilers to meet the comfort cooling requirements of our customer service locations as well as the distribution system. This role will primarily maintain the facility but will be required to assist operations as necessary. This is a full-time non-exempt position. This position is in Tulsa OK and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Maintain safe working conditions in accordance with established company policies.
- Identify, report and/or correct unsafe work environments.
- Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by assisting in preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
- Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
- Operate all hand/power tools in a competent manner.
- Install, repair, replace, and trouble shoot plant equipment to include piping systems, valves, traps, pumps and boilers.
- Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Exercise caution in the operations and maintenance of all company equipment.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Must be able to work overtime as required.
- Required to pass plant operator qualification training.
- Able to obtain the City of Tulsa Stationary Engineer license within one year of employment.
Basic Qualifications
- HS Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in steam or equipment operations and maintenance or related experience.
- Knowledge of the principles of boiler and chilled water plant operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- State of Oklahoma High Pressure Boiler License.
- Universal Refrigerant Handling License.
- Experience with water chemistry.
- Proficient with MS Office suite.
Other Qualifications
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently.
- Experience with Maximo or other work order CMS system.
Physical Requirements
- Must submit to company provided pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.
- Must possess a valid driver license in good standing to operate a company vehicle. Must have and maintain a driving record meeting the standards of the company.
- Ability to climb and tolerate heights up to 75 feet and to tolerate confined spaces.
- Ability to lift, maneuver and transport up to 50 lbs. This includes turning valves that vary in weight.
- Ability to work in environment with exposure to temperature extremes.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT Vicinity Energy 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.
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About the role
June 18, 2026
Full time
Company
- Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Minimum 3 years' experience in steam or equipment operations and maintenance or related experience.
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