Site Service Technician

FuelCell Energy is redefining how the world produces and uses power. As a leading clean energy technology company, we're helping businesses, communities, utilities, and data centers meet growing energy demands with reliable, always-on power solutions.

With nearly a gigawatt of fuel cell platforms deployed worldwide, we're accelerating the transition to a more resilient energy future. Join a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry pioneers who are tackling some of the world's most complex energy challenges while shaping the next generation of sustainable power.

Your work here won't just power facilities. It will help power the future.

The pay for this position ranges from $28.00 - $32.00.

Overview

We are currently seeking a Site Service Technician II to join our fast-paced facilities team at our FuelCell manufacturing facility in Torrington, CT. The Site Service Technician II is responsible for performing routine and non-routine maintenance and repairs on conditioning equipment and processes. This role will also provide support for the building infrastructure and manufacturing operations. This position will report directly to the Facilities Supervisor and play a key role in our daily operational readiness, as well as in our continued operational efficiency and capacity evolution.

The Site Service Technician II plays a critical role in the Conditioning Department as production scales to meet growing customer demand. This position is responsible for supporting all conditioning operations while maintaining conditioning facility equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance. As the manufacturing plant increases output and modules are released from Final Assembly more frequently, the Technician helps minimize downtime, sustain equipment readiness, and keep production flowing smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

• Responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of conditioning equipment as well as equipment supporting building assets.
• Documents all predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance.
• Professionally performs all assigned tasks, following all work instructions and work assignments.
• Works to industry standard best practices, specifications, and regulatory codes where applicable, safely and efficiently.
• Performs regular inspections of plant, conditioning facility, and process safety systems.
• Perform predictive and emergent maintenance or repairs.
• Determines the most cost-effective repair/resolution to minimize downtime.
• Prepares status reports on plant conditions and completes work.
• Responsible for inventory of parts, documentation, and purchasing.
• Perform other duties as required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be willing to work over the normal schedule as necessary in support of the business
• Must be willing and able to work in both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled environments, including outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Must participate in 24/7 emergency repair and on-call support rotation
• Must be able to frequently lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 25 lbs and up to 100 lbs on a non-routine basis with assisted lifting devices
• Must be able to distinguish colors
• Must be able and willing to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirators, and other designated protective equipment.
• Routinely performs tasks requiring a full range of motion in both hands and arms, including circular, vertical, lateral, and overhead movements.
• Possess the ability to work at elevated heights in appropriate equipment and operate a forklift and man-lift.
• Work and physically move throughout a 170,000 sq. foot plant as well as outside grounds and the conditioning yard.
• Work in confined spaces
• Must be able to effectively read, write, and speak in English to ensure team communication and be able to follow written procedures.
• Must be willing to work as part of an integrated team and cross-functionally with other departments.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver's license and be willing to travel locally for company business.
• Must be able to support Danbury operations on an infrequent and "as needed" basis.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED and Trade School or A.S. in Electro-Mechanical Technology program
• In lieu of A.S/Technical School, hands-on applicable experience (4 years minimum) in a manufacturing facility or powerplant environment will be considered.
• HVAC or Electrician certification experience (i.e. HVAC technician, electrician, electronics technician, field service technician, etc.)
• Power Plant operations and Maintenance experience
• Must exhibit the ability to communicate with the staff and co-workers in a professional manner
• Functional use of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Basic Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical building systems
• Have a working knowledge of most hand tools and test equipment (e.g. process meter and thermocouple reader)
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Repairing, rebuilding, maintaining, and installing conditioning facility and main building facility equipment
• Reading and interpreting layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, schematics, and drawings
• Experience with fresh air blowers and boilers
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems

Equal Opportunity Employer

FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

The successful candidate is required to complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.

FuelCell Energy, Inc. is committed to ensuring that its application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all U.S. job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please send an email with your resume to talentacquisition@fce.com or contact us by calling 860-496-2222. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

NOTE: This dedicated phone line and email address are designed exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be acknowledged. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

No agency submissions please. Resumes submitted to any FuelCell Energy employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the FuelCell Energy Recruiting team for this position will become the property of FuelCell Energy and no agency fees will be paid.

For more information about FuelCell Energy and our available openings, please visit our website: https://www.fuelcellenergy.com/careers

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with FuelCell Energy. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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