Test & Conditioning Technician

Fuel Cell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, Fuel Cell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time.

In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously.

The pay for this position ranges from $32 - $32. The position is located in Torrington.

We are looking for a Test and Conditioning Technician to join our team in Torrington. In this role the selected candidate will play a key role in the final stages of our manufacturing process, ensuring that our fuel cells perform in accordance with our specifications and are ready for shipment to customers. This multifaceted position involves installing the fuel cell to the balance of plant, operating and maintaining a variety of equipment within the balance of plant, and monitoring the heat‑up and cool‑down process of the fuel cell.

• Performs all required checks and line-ups prior to starting the heat‑up process.
• Set‑up, calibrate, test and troubleshoot circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.
• Determine and may develop test specifications, methods and procedures from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
• Test and troubleshoot assemblies including final systems.
• May complete rework on assemblies and/or systems because of testing.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems.
• Assist in the selection and set‑up of specialized test equipment.
• Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, 60‑ton overhead bridge crane and other mechanical assisted lifting devices.
• Maintain physical outdoor work site.
• Place orders for parts and materials used in operations.
• Input data into ERP and work‑management software.
• Assist in writing procedures and other technical documents.
• Perform predictive and emergent maintenance activities.
• Attend the Test and Conditioning Center/Shop for necessary interaction and interface with team, supervisors, internal resources and engineers.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Technical knowledge and ability to perform maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and operation of conditioning facility and site equipment.
• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Proven ability to be self‑directed as well as a team player, with the ability to work independently and communicate clearly.
• Ability to use basic office equipment including a computer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Critical thinking using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Operation and control: controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Active listening: giving full attention to what others are saying, asking questions appropriately, and not interrupting inappropriately.
• Quality control analysis: conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Judgment and decision making: considering relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Troubleshooting: determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Complex problem solving: identifying complex problems, reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Oral comprehension: listening to and understanding information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral expression: communicating information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Problem sensitivity: recognizing when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
• Deductive reasoning: applying general rules to specific problems to produce sensible results.
• Near vision: seeing details at close range.
• Inductive reasoning: combining pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.