Field Service Technician

Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)                                                            

Department: Field Service

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintenance and service of fuel cells at customer sites.
• Performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, and evaluations to maintain the fleet at a specific location.
• Performing specialized service procedures, including field retrofits and software and hardware upgrades to existing fuel cells.
• Providing on-call and emergency support service to customers as required
• Purchasing tools, equipment, and parts for customer service and support as required. 
• May require troubleshooting and maintenance of high-pressure hydrogen storage, 480VAC, flammability, cryogenic liquid, high pressure gas and fueling systems.
• May include maintaining ongoing communication with customer personnel hydrogen suppliers regarding aftermarket support of fuel cells.
• Providing regular feedback to regional service representatives regarding fuel cell performance and field maintenance issues.
• Completing administrative duties & documentation, including: incident reports, service logs, inventory maintenance and site and system documentation.
• Exhibiting and enforcing safety procedures in the field or customer sites.
• Travel as required for business needs; expected to drive safely and to adhere to all traffic laws
• Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent with technical electrical coursework
• Three (3) or more years of direct experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Formal training and education may be also considered in lieu of direct experience
• Must possess a valid driver license, a clean driving record, and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on regular basis unassisted
• Knowledge of lift truck operation and applications is highly preferred
• General mechanical aptitude is required
• Computer and software systems skills as applicable to position including but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity in solving technical problems
• Ability to work independently
• Uncompromising dedication to quality
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Punctual and reliable
• Technician must provide own standard set of tools – specific fuel cell tools to be provided by Plug power

Plug Power, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Pay Rate:

We offer a robust total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:

✓Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. 

✓The above pay range, may not include local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team will discuss this during the interview process.

✓Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire

✓401(k) with 5% company match

✓Bonus eligibility

✓Paid time off including vacation, personal, floating holidays, sick and volunteer time off

✓Paid Holidays

✓ Lifestyle Reimbursement Program

✓Education Assistance

✓Global access to mental health support and counseling professionals

✓Employee Assistance Program

Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.