Equipment Maintenance Technician

Bloom Energy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County, ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy in Fremont, CA is hiring an Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our on-site manufacturing team. This night-shift role (6pm–6am, Thursday–Saturday, with alternating Wednesdays) reports to the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor and requires hands-on trouble shooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of complex equipment.

You will coordinate with the spares team, implement engineering upgrades, ensure LOTO compliance, and document repairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Mechanical and electrical systems up to 480 VAC.
• High temperature systems up to 1200°C.
• PLC and automation experience.
• MIG/TIG/Arc welding experience encouraged.
• Tool & Die skills with precision measurement (laser).
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair downed machines in Stack Manufacturing.
• Perform machine installations or modifications as instructed.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules.
• Review spares inventory and inform spares team when used.
• Support equipment testing group and ensure LOTO compliance.
• Operate CMMS software and basic PC tools.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

High temperature systems

PLC & Automation

MIG/TIG/Arc welding

Tool & Die / precision measurement

Cross-functional teamwork

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

CMMS software

Laser measurements

Job description

This position will work the night shift, 6pm - 6am, Thursday - Saturday
including alternating every other Wednesday.

Our team at Bloom Energy embraces the unprecedented opportunity to change the way companies utilize energy. Our technology empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy. Our energy platform has three key value propositions: resiliency, sustainability, and predictability. We provide infrastructure that is flexible for the evolving net zero ecosystem. We have deployed more than 30,000 fuel cell modules since our first commercial shipments in 2009, sending energy platforms to data centers, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, biotechnology facilities, major retail stores, financial institutions, telecom facilities, utilities, and other critical infrastructure customers around the world.

Our mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable globally. We never stop striving to improve our technology, to expand and improve our company performance, and to develop and support the many talented employees that serve our mission!

We are looking for an Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor and will be based in Fremont, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role five days a week.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair all downed machines in Stack Manufacturing

• Performa machine installations or modifications as per instructed

• Execute preventive maintenance schedules

• Review spares inventory and inform spares team when spare parts are used

• Be able evaluate equipment and create maintenance procedures and error logs about said equipment (high need)

• Suggest improvements for tool set

• Implement engineering upgrades to machines

• Support equipment testing group

• Ensure proper LOTO compliance

• Be able to lift 50lbs as needed

• Be able to maneuver into tight places or on the ground as needed to perform repairs

• Be able to stand, crouch, kneel, bend over or any other out of normal position for extended periods of time to perform repairs

• Be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time to perform maintenance duties in a large manufacturing facility

• Be able to use a PC and programs such as: outlook, MS word, MS excel, CMMS software

Skills and Experience:

• Minimal level 3 yrs experience in manufacturing environment preferred

• Well rounded in mechanical systems and experience such as: Pneumatics, vacuum systems, motor alignment, hoists, etc.

• Well rounded in electrical (up to 480VAC) experience and systems: VFD’s, motor/encoder systems, high temperature systems (highly valued), etc.

• Experience with high temperature systems up to 1200C

• PLC & Automation Experience!!

• MIG, TIG & Arc welding experience a plus

• Tool & Die - precision measurement and adjustment skills including laser measurements Experience with Rolling Hearth Kilns (RHKs) – Maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs

• Experience repairing machinery in a high volume manufacturing atmosphere
  Superior communication skills, (written, verbal and active listening.)

• Intermediate skill level with MS word and excel. Power point proficiency a plus

• Highly motivated self-starter, capable of self management with little to no oversight is a must!!! (highly important)

• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish effective cross-functional working relationships; Ability to effectively participate on multi-disciplinary teams.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

This position will work the night shift, 6pm - 6am, Thursday - Saturday
including alternating every other Wednesday.

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Salary Ranges:

$35.98 - $51.76