Plug Power

Hydrogen Plant - System Engineer

Become a System Engineer with Plug Power in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, supporting hydrogen generation and liquefaction facilities. This role involves optimizing system performance, developing technical procedures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Enjoy health benefits from day one, a 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for professional growth.
Plug Power
Plug Power
St. Gabriel, Louisiana, United States On-site Full time USD 77k–115k yearly UTC-06:00

Plug Power

Company Overview

Plug Power Inc.

Latham, NY, United States

1997

Approximately 3,200 employees (source: stockanalysis.com). Revenue target of $20 billion by 2030 through hydrogen expansion (source: aviseanalytics.com).

What They Do

Plug Power's core technology focuses on hydrogen fuel cells, particularly proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, and green hydrogen production through electrolyzers powered by renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric. This innovative approach allows for the splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen, resulting in zero-carbon output (source: netzerocompare.com). Their key products include GenDrive, a PEM fuel cell system designed for material handling vehicles like forklifts, which can recharge in minutes compared to hours for traditional batteries, and GenSure, which provides stationary backup and grid support for various sectors including telecom and utilities (source: plugpower.com). Additionally, Plug Power offers ProGen fuel cell stacks and engines, which are scalable for various applications, and GenFuel, which provides onsite hydrogen fueling infrastructure (source: stockanalysis.com). Their target markets include material handling, e-mobility, stationary power, and industrial applications, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and productivity across sectors such as distribution, manufacturing, and logistics (source: plugpower.com). Plug Power is recognized as a leader in the commercialization of hydrogen fuel cells and is the largest liquid hydrogen buyer in North America, positioning itself competitively against other energy solutions like batteries (source: aviseanalytics.com).

Projects & Track Record

Plug Power has successfully deployed over 60,000 fuel cell systems globally, including more than 180 hydrogen fueling stations. Notable projects include the early adoption of GenDrive technology by the USPS forklift fleet in Capitol Heights, Maryland, in 2017, which marked a significant milestone in the company's history (source: aviseanalytics.com). Key completed projects feature installations for major clients such as Walmart, which has utilized Plug Power's systems to handle significant COVID-19 demand, and Amazon, BMW, Carrefour, and The Southern Company. In 2022, Walmart announced an agreement for up to 20 tons of liquid green hydrogen daily, showcasing the growing demand for Plug Power's solutions (source: netzerocompare.com). Ongoing projects include the manufacturing of megawatt-scale systems at the Vista facility in Latham, NY, and the establishment of hydrogen plants since 2020, alongside a $1.6 billion joint venture gigafactory with SK Group in South Korea (source: plugpower.com). Plug Power's partnerships emphasize the development of GenKey turnkey solutions, further solidifying its position in the hydrogen economy (source: aviseanalytics.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Plug Power has achieved significant milestones, including surpassing 1 billion runtime hours for its fuel cells and continuing the rollout of megawatt-scale systems from its Latham Vista facility as of February 2024 (source: plugpower.com). The company also secured a deal with Walmart in 2022 for the supply of 20 tons of daily liquid green hydrogen, highlighting the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions (source: netzerocompare.com). Additionally, Plug Power has raised a total of $37.12 million historically, with a notable $1.5 billion investment from SK Group in 2021, which has been pivotal for its growth and expansion strategies (source: wikipedia.org). The company has also been involved in the analysis of Bosch's automotive hydrogen strategy, indicating its active role in shaping the future of hydrogen technology (source: cbinsights.com).

Working There

Plug Power offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including engineering (software, infrastructure, fuel cell design), product management, sales and marketing, operations, and executive leadership. The company employs over 3,200 professionals, primarily concentrated at its headquarters in Latham, NY, which serves as the core hub for its operations (source: stockanalysis.com). The company culture emphasizes innovation and collaboration, with state-of-the-art facilities designed to foster productivity and employee wellness. These facilities include open-plan offices, flexible seating, fitness centers, wellness rooms, and recreational areas, all aimed at creating a supportive work environment (source: salestools.io). Leadership at Plug Power includes CEO Andrew J. Marsh, President Sanjay K. Shrestha, CFO Paul B. Middleton, COO Dean C. Fullerton, and General Counsel Gerard L. Conway Jr., who guide the company through its growth in the hydrogen sector (source: stockanalysis.com).


Last updated on Feb 23, 2026 | Report an issue

Job Description

The System Engineer is a key member of the Engineering and Operations Support team responsible for hydrogen generation and liquefaction facilities. This position is based at Plug's St. Gabriel, LA hydrogen liquefaction plant and is part of the centralized Plant Engineering team supporting all Plug hydrogen production sites across the U.S.

The System Engineer plays a critical role in developing, optimizing, and sustaining the design and performance of Plug's hydrogen generation and liquefaction systems. Working closely with plant operations and maintenance teams, the role requires a deep understanding of plant processes and system integration to drive continuous improvement in safety, reliability, and efficiency. In addition, the System Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining technical procedures, and for managing spare part specifications, procurement, and inventory coordination to support daily operation and maintenance needs across the plant network in collaboration with procurement team.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering and technical support to assigned hydrogen production facilities, including on-site assistance during commissioning, startup, shutdown, and maintenance activities. Support troubleshooting and resolution of operational upsets and reliability issues, both remotely and in the field.
  • Develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation for plant operation and maintenance activities.
  • Assist in developing and implementing training documents and certification processes for operators and technicians when new procedures or design modifications are introduced
  • Support spare parts management and vendor service contracts to ensure reliable plant operation and minimize downtime.
  • Ensure compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) standards through active participation in Management of Change (MOC) processes, incident investigations, and root cause analyses (RCA)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement plant productivity and reliability improvements, using engineering tools such as process simulation software (e.g., Honeywell UniSim) and data historian systems (e.g., OSIsoft PI)

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About the role

February 11, 2026

Full time

Company

April 4, 2026

On-site

USD 77k–115k yearly

Hydrogen

Plug Power

plugpower.com

  •  St. Gabriel, Louisiana, United States

3-5 years

UTC-06:00