FuelCell Energy Inc

Instrumentation & Control Technician

FuelCell Energy Inc • $81K — $87K *
Torrington, CT 06790In-Person
Energy & Utilities
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • AS Degree or equivalent technical training and experience.
  • Minimum 4 years in power plant operations/maintenance or similar troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience with rigging, mobile equipment, and insulation is a plus.
  • Strong technical knowledge in maintenance and repairs of facility equipment.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Write PLC Logic changes as directed by Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Diagnose system issues using troubleshooting skills.
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on systems.
  • Install or replace plant equipment and systems as needed.
  • Assist with AC and DC electrical troubleshooting.
  • Contribute to the preventative maintenance program execution.
  • Maintain and control the plant inventory system.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Generous paid leave policies.
Full Job Description
Overview:

In this position, you will play a key role as an Instrumentation & Controls Technician. In this role you will perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, installation and repairs of plant equipment and systems. Plant equipment includes plant control system, gas delivery systems, instrumentation, breakers, valves, motors, fans, electrical systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and other associated equipment. This position will also update and maintain the plant manufacturing software and Ethernet networking system.

Responsibilities:

  • Write new PLC Logic changes as directed by the Manufacturing Engineering staff.
  • Use troubleshooting skills to diagnose system, PLC, and equipment problems.
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and systems.
  • Perform installation/replacement of plant equipment and systems.
  • Assist in electrical troubleshooting of AC and DC electrical systems.
  • Assist in the execution of the preventative maintenance program.
  • Assist in maintaining and controlling the plant inventory system.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot plant and workstation network communications.
  • Install and maintain system terminal software.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot plant control system, gas quality monitoring system and associated balance of plant instrumentation and control equipment.
  • Install revisions or modifications to plant systems, update controls drawings and schematics.
  • Communicate and interact with inter-departmental personnel, vendors, and customer as necessary to accomplish tasks.
  • Follow all approved plant operating, maintenance and health and safety procedures.
  • Participate in Hazard assessments.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.
  • This position will be required to provide after hour's support to support emergency work, etc.


Qualifications:
  • Education AS Degree or equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
  • Experience: Minimum of 4 years power plant operations/maintenance or equivalent industry experience troubleshooting of instrument, electrical, mechanical issues required. Some experience in rigging, mobile equipment, and insulation 'a plus'.


Ideal candidate will have:
  • Strong technical knowledge in the ability to perform maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and operation of conditioning facility and site equipment.
  • Proven ability to be self-directed as well as be a team player, with the ability to work independently and communicate clearly.
  • Ability to use basic office equipment including a computer.


Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
  • This position works on a 12-hour rotating weekend and night shift.
  • Must be willing and able to be on call for 24/7 support when a Conditioning unit is under operations on a rotating basis.
  • Some travel between the Torrington and Danbury facilities may be required.
  • Works both in climate controlled and uncontrolled environments; must be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions.
  • Frequently required to lift, push, pull and place manufacturing materials up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
  • Be able and willing to wear required personal protective equipment as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats and other PPE as required.
  • Routinely performs tasks that require full range of motion with both hands/arms. Motions include circular, up and down, back and forth, side to side and overhead.
  • Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights.


The pay for this position ranges from $39.00 - $42.00.

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

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About FuelCell Energy Inc

FuelCell Energy, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells, installs, operates, and services stationary fuel cell power plants for distributed power generation. The company offers SureSource product line based on carbonate fuel cell technology in various configurations, including on-site power, utility grid support, distributed hydrogen, and micro-grid, as well as multi-megawatt applications; and SureSource Recovery power plants for natural gas pipeline applications. It also provides SureSource Capture system that separates carbon dioxide from the flue gases of natural gas, biomass, or coal-fired power plants, as well as industrial facilities; and SOFC/SOEC and Energy Storage, a solution for energy storage using solid oxide technology. The company's SureSource power plants generate electricity and usable heat, and provide hydrogen and/or drinking water. It serves various markets, such as utilities and independent power producers, industrial and process applications, education and health care, data centers and communication, wastewater treatment, government, and commercial and hospitality. The company primarily operates in the United States, South Korea, England, Germany, Canada, and Spain. FuelCell Energy, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut.
Learn more about FuelCell Energy Inc
Size
382 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$89.1 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+6.4%
Revenue
$70.8 million
NASDAQ
FCEL
* Ladders Estimates

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