The posting
Summary The IM&E Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing all electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, and equipment throughout Vicinity’s Baltimore sites. This is a full-time, non-exempt, union position located in Baltimore, Maryland. The IM&E Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager. The compensation for this position is $44.77 per hour plus a 10% bonus target. 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, electronic, 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, electronic, 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 Maintenance Manager May be transferred on a seasonal basis to other departments Works mandatory overtime when required and rotating shifts when assigned 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 2 years of progressive experience as a technician performing maintenance and repair in central plant, power generation or other process plants
Preferred Qualifications
Thorough understanding of electrical safety procedures and LOTO procedures Ability to read and understand logic diagrams, electrical and mechanical drawings and sketches, and technical manuals Demonstrated experience and knowledge at reading process flow diagrams and control and instrumentation diagrams and interpreting manufacturer's manuals and drawings Familiarity with principles of refrigeration and thermodynamics
Other Qualifications
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision Ability to perform basic computer operations and use email
Physical Requirements
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
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.
Benefits
Personal Leave
FMLA up to 12 weeks based on approval Nonpaid benefit
Paid Time Off (PTO)
120 hours accrued annually which equals 4.62 hours per pay period
Sick Leave
40 hours per calendar year prorated based on month of hire
Paid Parental Leave
100% pay up to 160 hours upon birth or adoption of a child; must be used in weekly increments
7 paid holidays annually Floating holidays
40 hours per calendar year prorated based on month of hire
Pension Plan
Not available
401K plan
Including Roth option



