Field Service Commissioning Technician - CT

101 Bloom Energy; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy is seeking a skilled field service professional to perform on-site maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs across a broad portfolio of fuel cell systems. You will manage parts, travel to customer sites, and document service reports with accuracy.

The role requires strong electrical troubleshooting, adherence to OSHA/NFPA 70E safety standards, and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating with a technical team when needed.

Qualifications

• Electrical troubleshooting skills with hands-on field experience.
• Familiarity with OSHA and NFPA 70E safety standards.
• Ability to read electrical blueprints and single-line diagrams.
• Autonomous work style with teamwork when needed.
• Experience with electrical test equipment and power systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide field service during dispatches and service visits.
• Operate service vehicle safely and maintain inventory.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and testing on-site.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support installations.
• Diagnose issues and implement effective solutions with the team.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

OSHA & NFPA 70E safety

Read blueprints/diagrams

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Journeyman/Electrician Certification

Technical diploma

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Three-phase systems knowledge

Power distribution familiarity

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide fuel cell service during field visit dispatches
• Operate a service vehicle safely
• Create daily workflows for oneself from a list of scheduled tasks (regularly assigned to work autonomously)
• Manage on-site preventative maintenance, repair, test, and diagnostic tasks
• Travel as needed domestic and international to support company needs, including commissioning new installations around the fleet.
• Follow company procedures and protocols
• Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine/implement proper solutions
• Cooperate with a technical team and share information across the organization
• Comprehend and follow customer access requirements
• Maintain service vehicle and spare part inventory
• Maintain/build positive relationships with customers
• Produce timely and detailed service reports as required
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Training

Two initial training sessions of up to four weeks each in San Jose, CA

Education and Experience

• High school diploma & 6 years’ experience in electrical, process controls, or electro-mechanical fields
• Technical diploma, Journeymen Certification, Electrician Certification in a technical field and relevant industry experience of 4 years (electrician, electronics technician, field service, technician, test engineer, etc.)
• 5 years or more relevant experience in commercial electrical, combined with electrical‑related military experience (eg. Navy Nuclear Electronics/Electrical Technician, or other technical position, military certified electrician or technician, Gas Turbine Electrician)

Skills and Experience

• Strong electrical troubleshooting/diagnostic skills required
• Familiar with safety standards, especially those related to electrical work (OSHA & NFPA 70E)
• Prior experience as an electrician or electrical technician working with any of the following technologies: three-phase systems, uninterruptible power supplies, electrical generation and distribution systems, power electronics, automatic transfer switches, and microprocessor based control platforms
• Experience with various electrical/electronic test and measurement equipment
• Able to read and interpret electrical single line diagrams and blueprints
• Experience with performing equipment maintenance in accordance with ANSI/NETA standards for Electrical Power
• Mechanical system aptitude, to include troubleshooting/repair skills
• Highly motivated and able to work autonomously
• Demonstrates sound judgment in the resolution of complex problems
• Team player who exhibits a high level of integrity and professionalism
• Communicates written and verbal English effectively
• Able to execute against written and verbal procedures and sequenced work instructions
• Able to regularly handle equipment up to 50lbs., occasionally may lift up to 70 lbs.
• Able to reach, squat, bend, and twist during the work day
• Able to use a ladder or stepstool regularly
• Able to facilitate 24X7 on-call duty
• Able to facilitate shift work as needed
• Able to regularly work alternative schedules (one week/month of Wednesday-Sunday, for example)
• Able to regularly support overtime to achieve quarterly goals
• Able to regularly travel (drive) throughout a large Service District (e.g. “Connecticut and Upstate New York District”)
• Able to travel as needed to other US and international destinations
• Able to maintain a driving record in good standing
• Able to work at height while following all safety training and procedures

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.

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Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world.

With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market.

The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted, 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable.

Bloom’s unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions.

By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence.

Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy.

Bloom’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries.

The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team.

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