Commissioning Specialist
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician
Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist
Position Summary
Location:
Olympia, WA, Salem, OR, and Columbus, OH
This position is responsible for commissioning, preventative maintenance troubleshooting, and repair of Plug power products including hydrogen storage infrastructure, electrolyzers, and stationary equipment at various customer sites. This is a heavy travel position (up to 100%). This role requires excellent mechanical aptitude and a high degree of familiarity with industrial hydrogen systems and performance. This position also requires the ability to be on-call and to respond to urgent needs so that customer sites maintain hydrogen production around the clock.
The ideal candidate should have the ability to communicate effectively among cross-functional departments with an emphasis on helping to improve electrolyzers system designs and resolve defects based upon field experience and data. This position is also critical to interface with customer stakeholders and exceed their expectations for service thereby furthering Plug Power's reputation as the leader in hydrogen fuel cell power solutions.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Travel as needed to customer sites to perform inspection, troubleshooting, repair, testing and commissioning of Plug power products including hydrogen storage infrastructure, electrolyzers, and stationary.
- Execute and lead high level service repair projects on existing hydrogen infrastructure, including specialized service procedures including liquid tank repairs and vacuum jacket line repairs, etc.
- Provide training to first responders, customers, and other Plug service personnel on troubleshooting, maintenance, and service of Hydrogen infrastructure.
- Support the commissioning and ongoing maintenance and operation of industrial hydrogen infrastructure including but not limited to:
- Interpreting electrical wiring schematics
- Conducting Point to Point functionality testing
- Pressure testing of piping systems per ASME standards
- Testing and troubleshooting program issues with engineering assistance.
- Inspecting of process piping systems (pressure ratings, fittings, etc.)
- Provide documented results from system testing and commissioning at the completion of each project.
- Create, track, and close out project task lists.
- Knowledge of environmental impact on equipment function and performance
- Ability to safely operate and control combustibles.
- Ability to diagnose system problems and troubleshoot solutions.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and P&IDs.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Three (3) or more years of experience in construction, repair, or maintenance in an electrical, industrial, or mechanical field.
- Associates degree or vocational degree in engineering, electronics, pressurized systems or other applicable field of study preferred. Or in lieu of a degree, 2 additional years of construction, repair, or maintenance experience in an electrical, industrial, or mechanical field.
- Ability to travel as needed to carry out duties of the position – up to 100%
Desired
Skills:
- Industrial gas or high-pressure systems experience highly preferred
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of skill with mechanical systems installation, troubleshooting, and repair
- Ability to diagnose system failures and isolate root cause
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software for reporting and email correspondence
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.
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