Field Service Technician- Albany, MS

Field Service Technician - New Albany, MS

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The Field Service Technician will support our fuel cell products currently installed in electric lift trucks, including performing preventative maintenance and resolving breakdowns. This person will be responsible for the installation and servicing of fuel cells at a specific location. This person will also be responsible for reporting breakdown events, parts ordering, and maintenance of fuel cells at a specific location.

This position presents a great amount of exposure to customer personnel and electric lift truck operators, and thus requires a person with excellent technical skills as well as communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.

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

• 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 also be 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 a 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.

$24.50 - $28.50 per hour.

• 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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