Field Service Technician I
Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)
Department: Field Service
Location: Rostock, Germany
Position Summary
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 servicing 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.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
1. Maintenance and service of fuel cells at customer sites.
2. Performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, and evaluations to maintain the fleet at a specific location.
3. Performing specialized service procedures, including field retrofits and software and hardware upgrades to existing fuel cells.
4. Providing emergency support service to customers as required.
5. Purchasing tools, equipment, and parts for customer service and support as required.
6. May require troubleshooting and maintenance of high-pressure hydrogen storage, delivery and fueling systems.
7. May include maintaining ongoing communication with customer personnel hydrogen suppliers regarding aftermarket support of fuel cells.
8. Providing regular feedback to regional service representatives regarding fuel cell performance and field maintenance issues.
9. Completing administrative duties & documentation, including incident reports, service logs, inventory maintenance and site and system documentation.
10. Exhibiting and enforcing safety procedures in the field or customer sites.
11. Travel as required for business needs; expected to drive safely and to adhere to all traffic laws
12. Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions
13. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
14. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent with technical electrical coursework
15. Three (3) or more years of direct experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
16. Formal training and education may be also considered in lieu of direct experience
17. Must possess a valid driver license, a clean driving record, and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
18. Must be able to lift 50 pounds on regular basis unassisted
19. Knowledge of lift truck operation and applications is highly preferred
20. General mechanical aptitude is required
21. Computer and software systems skills as applicable to position including but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
22. Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholders at all levels
23. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
24. Creativity in solving technical problems
25. Ability to work independently
26. Uncompromising dedication to quality
27. Exceptional time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks
28. Punctual and reliable
29. Technician must provide own standard set of tools – specific fuel cell tools to be provided by Plug Power
Step 1 Requirements
Technical Requirements
30. All necessary onboarding/customer site training is complete (outlined on LMS training site)
31. Create work orders, order parts, properly close-out work orders (OJT)
32. Effectively utilizes email, text alerts, expense system, service portal, and other required systems (OJT)
33. Understands and can demonstrate use of multimeter (OJT)
34. Sends accurate daily BOD and EOD reports (OJT)
35. Appropriately escalates to tech support and management when needed (OJT)
36. Understands and can demonstrate how to clear alarms for H2 pad and dispenser (OJT)
37. Demonstrated ability to use tools and follow standard procedures (swage, clamps, crimps, hardware) (OJT)
38. Perform H2 pad and dispenser inspections (OJT)
Non-Technical Requirements
39. Shows a willingness to grow and learn; is accepting of training and coaching
40. Employee consistently demonstrates punctuality and reliability
41. Consistently displays a positive and cooperative attitude
42. Team player who treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
43. Strong communication skills including verbal and written abilities
44. Customer service skills, representing PLUG in a professional manner at all times
45. Honesty and integrity in all facets of work
46. Role models safe work habits and consistently adheres to all safety standards in performance of jo duties
47. Demonstrates adherence to all Field Service processes and procedures
Step 2 Requirements
Technical Requirements
48. How to check floating and isolated grounds (OJT)
49. Attend and participate in FS Technical Training Program (example: Romeoville, IL or similar)
50. Ability to replace a stack on various GenDrive models (OJT)
51. LOTO Hands On (OJT)
52. Understands and can demonstrate how to receive / ship batteries and parts (OJT)
53. Ability to remove and replace fueling nozzle (OJT)
54. Understands and can demonstrate how to hook up and use HPTT (OJT)
55. Understands and can demonstrate how to replace wearable components (ie: valves) on H2 systems (OJT)
56. Capable to reset H2 gas compressor (OJT)
57. Demonstrated ability to lock cascade valves (OJT)
Non-Technical Requirements
58. Excellent task-oriented follow-through
59. Uses time productively and finds opportunities to make helpful contributions; even during low volume repair periods
60. Practices and exhibits 5S standards
61. Communicates effectively to RSR and RSM level, ensuring management chain is kept informed of site level matters as needed
62. Willing and able to respond to off-shift needs
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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