Instrumentation & Control Technician Full Time

FuelCell 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, FuelCell 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.

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.