Field Service Technician - Walmart- Pauls Valley, OK

Plug Power Inc.; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Fertility and Family Building Benefit

Employee Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Plug Power Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician I to support fuel cell products installed in electric lift trucks, performing preventative maintenance and resolving breakdowns at a customer site.

You will report breakdown events, order parts, and maintain fuel cells at a specific location, interacting with customer personnel and operators and ensuring safety and quality in all tasks. Qualifications include a high school diploma with electrical coursework, 3+ years of troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of direct experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Must possess a valid driver license, a clean driving record, and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis unassisted.
• Knowledge of lift truck operation and applications is highly preferred.
• General mechanical aptitude is required.
• Computer and software systems skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and service of fuel cells at customer sites.
• Performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, and evaluations to maintain the fleet at a specific location.
• Performing specialized service procedures, including field retrofits and software and hardware upgrades to existing fuel cells.
• Providing emergency support service to customers as required.
• Purchasing tools, equipment, and parts for customer service and support as required.
• May require troubleshooting and maintenance of high-pressure hydrogen storage, delivery and fueling systems.
• Travel as required for business needs; expected to drive safely and to adhere to all traffic laws.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with technical electrical coursework

Tools

Multimeter

Service portal

MS Office

Job description

Field Service Technician I

Status: Non-Exempt (hourly) Department: Field Service

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

• Maintenance and service of fuel cells at customer sites.
• Performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, and evaluations to maintain the fleet at a specific location.
• Performing specialized service procedures, including field retrofits and software and hardware upgrades to existing fuel cells.
• Providing emergency support service to customers as required.
• Purchasing tools, equipment, and parts for customer service and support as required.
• May require troubleshooting and maintenance of high-pressure hydrogen storage, delivery and fueling systems.
• May include maintaining ongoing communication with customer personnel hydrogen suppliers regarding aftermarket support of fuel cells.
• Providing regular feedback to regional service representatives regarding fuel cell performance and field maintenance issues.
• Completing administrative duties & documentation, including incident reports, service logs, inventory maintenance and site and system documentation.
• Exhibiting and enforcing safety procedures in the field or customer sites.
• Travel as required for business needs; expected to drive safely and to adhere to all traffic laws.
• Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent with technical electrical coursework.
• Three (3) or more years of direct experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Formal training and education may be also considered in lieu of direct experience.
• Must possess a valid driver license, a clean driving record, and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on regular basis unassisted.
• Knowledge of lift truck operation and applications is highly preferred.
• General mechanical aptitude is required.
• Computer and software systems skills as applicable to position including but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Creativity in solving technical problems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Uncompromising dedication to quality.
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Punctual and reliable.

Step 1 Requirements

Technical Requirements

• All necessary onboarding/customer site training is complete (outlined on LMS training site).
• Create work orders, order parts, properly close-out work orders (OJT).
• Effectively utilizes email, text alerts, expense system, service portal, and other required systems (OJT).
• Understands and can demonstrate use of multimeter (OJT).
• Sends accurate daily BOD and EOD reports (OJT).
• Appropriately escalates to tech support and management when needed (OJT).
• Understands and can demonstrate how to clear alarms for H2 pad and dispenser (OJT).
• Demonstrated ability to use tools and follow standard procedures (swage, clamps, crimps, hardware) (OJT).
• Perform H2 pad and dispenser inspections (OJT).
• Technician must provide own standard set of tools - specific fuel cell tools to be provided by Plug Power.

Non-Technical Requirements

• Shows a willingness to grow and learn; is accepting of training and coaching.
• Employee consistently demonstrates punctuality and reliability.
• Consistently displays a positive and cooperative attitude.
• Team player who treats others with courtesy and respect at all times.
• Strong communication skills including verbal and written abilities.
• Customer service skills, representing PLUG in a professional manner at all times.
• Honesty and integrity in all facets of work.
• Role models safe work habits and consistently adheres to all safety standards in performance of duties.
• Demonstrates adherence to all Field Service processes and procedures.

Step 2 Requirements

Technical Requirements

• How to check floating and isolated grounds (OJT).
• Attend and participate in FS Technical Training Program (example: Romeoville, IL or similar).
• Ability to replace a stack on various GenDrive models (OJT).
• LOTO Hands On (OJT).
• Understands and can demonstrate how to receive / ship batteries and parts (OJT).
• Ability to remove and replace fueling nozzle (OJT).
• Understands and can demonstrate how to hook up and use HPTT (OJT).
• Understands and can demonstrate how to replace wearable components (ie: valves) on H2 systems (OJT).
• Capable to reset H2 gas compressor (OJT).
• Demonstrated ability to lock cascade valves (OJT).

Non-Technical Requirements

• Excellent task-oriented follow-through.
• Uses time productively and finds opportunities to make helpful contributions; even during low volume repair periods.
• Practices and exhibits 5S standards.
• Communicates effectively to RSR and RSM level, ensuring management chain is kept informed of site level matters as needed.
• Willing and able to respond to off-shift needs.

Pay Rate

$24.50 - $25.50

Benefits

• Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment.
• The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
• Fertility and Family Building Benefit
• Employee Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

About Plug Power

Our employees create products every day that are changing the way energy is produced and delivered. We thrive on innovation by fostering a learning environment that creates new, real-world products and applications. Join our team as we rapidly expand into key markets like zero-emission on-road vehicles, robotics, and stationary power - Be a part of the climate solution! To learn more, download our brochure. Check out these videos to learn more about PLUG: Plug Power's Culture Code Who is Plug? Manufacturing Electrolyzers at scale Megawatt Fuel Cell Power Generation System Implementing Fuel Cells in Material Handling