Sr. Mechanic

plugpower; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 3,788,000 - 5,510,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits eligibility

Job summary

Plug Power Inc. is seeking a Sr. Mechanic to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical systems at our hydrogen production and liquefaction facility in Los Angeles.

The role demands strong mechanical aptitude and cross-department collaboration to ensure continuous, safe operation. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial maintenance, familiarity with compressors, pumps, valves, and cryogenic systems, and experience with CMMS tools like Maximo, Emaint, or SAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Associate or vocational degree in mechanical maintenance, or 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience with hydrogen systems or facilities is a plus.
• Knowledge of mechanical drawings and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on mechanical systems including electrolyzers, compressors, cryogenic turbo expanders, and process pumps.
• Perform inspections, lubrication, alignment checks, and filter replacements to ensure reliability.
• Respond rapidly to equipment malfunctions and perform corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Inspect and maintain valves and perform repairs or rebuilds for leaks, corrosion, or lubrication issues.
• Enter work orders and Planned Maintenance activities into the CMMS (Maximo, Emaint, SAP).
• Follow Process Safety Management procedures and maintain proper records.
• Support on-call rotation and travel 0–20% for outages or commissioning as needed.
• Represent Plug Power professionally in all interactions.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

P&IDs knowledge

Education

Associate degree in mechanical maintenance

Vocational degree in mechanical maintenance

2+ years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Emaint

SAP

Job description

Sr. Mechanic

Status : Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department : Operations

Position Summary

The position is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and both preventive and corrective maintenance of all mechanical equipment at the hydrogen production and liquefaction facility. This role requires a strong mechanical aptitude and a comprehensive understanding of industrial chemical process facilities. The technician must be able to respond to urgent equipment needs to ensure the facility operates continuously and reliably. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills to work effectively across departments and contribute to improving the reliability and health of the mechanical systems. Familiarity with a wide range of mechanical systems, including compressors, pumps, and valves, is critical. Additionally, the Mechanical Tech will ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform installation, troubleshooting, repair, and general/preventive maintenance on critical mechanical systems, including electrolyzers, compressors, cryogenic turbo expanders, and process pumps.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance tasks, such as lubrication, alignment checks, and filter replacements, to ensure equipment reliability and prevent unplanned downtime.
• Provide rapid and efficient response to equipment malfunctions, performing corrective maintenance and component replacements (e.g., seals, bearings, gaskets) to minimize downtime.
• Inspect and maintain both manual and automation valves, performing repairs or rebuilds to address issues such as leaks, corrosion, or lack of lubrication
• Execute work orders, identify corrective maintenance activities & enter work orders and Planned Maintenance activities into the CMMS platform (Maximo, Emaint, SAP equivalent). Maintain accurate work records, and maintenance, ensuring comprehensive documentation for future reference.
• Understands, follows, and maintains proper records for Process Safety Management procedures and requirements.
• Support and comply within the bounds of a Non-Routine Work Permit.
• Maintain organization of Maintenance Repair Area and material inventory.
• Assist additional operation/maintenance related duties as needed.
• Assist with general housekeeping around the plant.
• Support on call rotation, to help troubleshoot and correct issues during off hours.
• Personnel will travel occasionally (0-20%) to vendor/supplier shops or other Plug facilities to assist annual outage, or commissioning activities as needed.
• Will represent Plug Power in a professional manner, at all times and in all interactions

Education and Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in industrial mechanical maintenance, preferably in process plants, Oil & Gas or chemical, or a related industry.
• An associate or vocational degree in mechanical maintenance.
• Or in lieu of an associate or vocational degree, an additional two (2) years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Experience in hydrogen system or facilities (production or handling) is plus.
• Preferred strong mechanical aptitude with experience in maintaining and troubleshooting compressors, pumps and other rotating equipment, valves, and cryogenic systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical drawings, P&IDs, maintenance or OEM manuals.
• Familiarity with safety and compliance standards or general practices related to mechanical systems.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision as part of a team in a fast-paced environment while achieving high work quality and results
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter, willing to find what needs to be done.
• Results and Task-oriented and driven work style.

Pay Rate:

$27.50 - $40.00

We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:

• 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. If you are interested in this position, we'd ask that you apply.
• 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

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 expr