Job description
We are currently seeking a Site Service Technician II to join our fast-paced facilities team at our FuelCell manufacturing facility in Torrington, CT. The Site Service Technician II is responsible for performing routine and non-routine maintenance and repairs on conditioning equipment and processes. This role will also provide support for the building infrastructure and manufacturing operations. This position will report directly to the Facilities Supervisor and play a key role in our daily operational readiness, as well as in our continued operational efficiency and capacity evolution.
The Site Service Technician II plays a critical role in the Conditioning Department as production scales to meet growing customer demand. This position is responsible for supporting all conditioning operations while maintaining conditioning facility equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance. As the manufacturing plant increases output and modules are released from Final Assembly more frequently, the Technician helps minimize downtime, sustain equipment readiness, and keep production flowing smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Production
- Responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of conditioning equipment as well as equipment supporting building assets.
- Documents all predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance.
- Professionally performs all assigned tasks, following all work instructions and work assignments.
- Works to industry standard best practices, specifications, and regulatory codes where applicable, safely and efficiently.
- Performs regular inspections of plant, conditioning facility, and process safety systems.
- Perform predictive and emergent maintenance or repairs.
- Determines the most cost-effective repair/resolution to minimize downtime.
- Prepares status reports on plant conditions and completes work.
- Responsible for inventory of parts, documentation, and purchasing.
- Perform other duties as required.
Physical Requirements
- Must be willing to work over the normal schedule as necessary in support of the business
- Must be willing and able to work in both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled environments, including outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Must participate in 24/7 emergency repair and on-call support rotation
- Must be able to frequently lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 25 lbs and up to 100 lbs on a non-routine basis with assisted lifting devices
- Must be able to distinguish colors
- Must be able and willing to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirators, and other designated protective equipment.
- Routinely performs tasks requiring a full range of motion in both hands and arms, including circular, vertical, lateral, and overhead movements.
- Possess the ability to work at elevated heights in appropriate equipment and operate a forklift and man-lift.
- Work and physically move throughout a 170,000 sq. foot plant as well as outside grounds and the conditioning yard.
- Work in confined spaces
- Must be able to effectively read, write, and speak in English to ensure team communication and be able to follow written procedures.
- Must be willing to work as part of an integrated team and cross-functionally with other departments.
- Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver's license and be willing to travel locally for company business.
- Must be able to support Danbury operations on an infrequent and "as needed" basis.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or GED and Trade School or A.S. in Electro-Mechanical Technology program
- In lieu of A.S/Technical School, hands-on applicable experience (4 years minimum) in a manufacturing facility or powerplant environment will be considered.
- HVAC or Electrician certification experience (i.e. HVAC technician, electrician, electronics technician, field service technician, etc.)
- Power Plant operations and Maintenance experience
- Must exhibit the ability to communicate with the staff and co-workers in a professional manner
- Functional use of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Basic Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical building systems
- Have a working knowledge of most hand tools and test equipment (e.g. process meter and thermocouple reader)
- Experience with electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Repairing, rebuilding, maintaining, and installing conditioning facility and main building facility equipment
- Reading and interpreting layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, schematics, and drawings
- Experience with fresh air blowers and boilers
- Ability to troubleshoot complex systems
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About this role
About FuelCell Energy
Company Overview
FuelCell Energy, a publicly traded U.S. clean energy technology and manufacturing company
HeadquartersDanbury, CT, United States
Founded1969
SizeApproximately 50 employees in the U.S. with expanding manufacturing operations and a revenue of $35.6 million in Q2 fiscal 2026 (source: investor.fce.com)
What They Do
FuelCell Energy specializes in designing, manufacturing, installing, operating, and servicing large-scale stationary fuel cell platforms that generate electricity directly at the point of use, focusing on proprietary molten carbonate fuel cell technology (source: sec.gov). Their commercial offerings target continuous baseload power solutions for mission-critical applications such as data centers, industrial sites, utilities, and distributed generation customers, emphasizing modular, utility-scale installations with standardized 1.25 MW, 2.5 MW, and 12.5 MW power blocks designed to accelerate deployment timelines (source: investor.fce.com). Beyond power generation, the company also provides carbon capture and hydrogen-related solutions, including local hydrogen production for transportation and industry, and long-duration energy storage capabilities (source: investor.fce.com). Their technology uniquely integrates carbon capture from external sources while simultaneously producing power, hydrogen, and water, positioning them as a leader in emissions management and clean energy innovation (source: linkedin.com).
Projects & Track Record
FuelCell Energy’s notable project portfolio includes the Gyeonggi Green Energy fuel cell power plant in Hwaseong-si, Korea, where they delivered and commissioned six fuel cell modules contributing to a 58.8 MW platform, with prior deliveries of eight modules underscoring ongoing operational support and service revenue (source: sec.gov). In 2026, the company aggressively expanded into data center power solutions, launching standardized 1.25 MW, 2.5 MW, and 12.5 MW product blocks and increasing manufacturing capacity at their Torrington, Connecticut facility from approximately 100 MW toward 350 MW, with plans to reach 500 MW annualized production capacity by mid-2028 (source: investor.fce.com). Their first Capacity Reservation Agreement with a major data center operator for a 75 MW project in Texas and a $2.4 billion awarded backlog related to Fit Energy’s option to purchase up to 350 MW of fuel cell systems highlight their growing market footprint (source: investor.fce.com). Additionally, partnerships with Siemens to explore scalable fuel cell power solutions and with SDC to deploy up to 450 MW of fuel cells globally for data centers demonstrate their strategic collaborations in industrial and utility sectors (source: investor.fce.com). The delivery of carbon capture modules to ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company in Rotterdam further exemplifies their leadership in carbon management technologies (source: investor.fce.com).
Recent Developments
In 2026, FuelCell Energy made significant strides in scaling their data center power solutions, announcing a packaged 12.5 MW utility-grade power block and plans to expand manufacturing capacity at their Torrington facility, aiming for a $200 million expansion to increase annualized production toward 500 MW (source: investor.fce.com). Their Q2 fiscal 2026 results reported $35.6 million in revenue and a backlog of $1.14 billion, reflecting strong market demand and execution progress on key projects including Torrington expansion and carbon capture modules for Rotterdam (source: investor.fce.com). The company announced a collaboration with Siemens in July 2026 to explore scalable fuel cell power solutions and secured its first data-center capacity reservation agreement in Texas in September 2026, alongside expanding its awarded backlog by $2.4 billion and continuing the Torrington manufacturing expansion (source: investor.fce.com).
Working There
FuelCell Energy offers career opportunities across a range of technical and operational roles including engineering, plant operations, environmental health and safety, systems integration, manufacturing, and solutions engineering, with key office and manufacturing locations in Danbury and Torrington, Connecticut (source: linkedin.com). The company’s workforce is mission-driven, focused on problem-solving and deploying advanced fuel cell power systems for critical customers such as hospitals, universities, advanced manufacturing, technology facilities, and data centers (source: linkedin.com). With approximately 50 employees and around 46,000 followers on LinkedIn, FuelCell Energy maintains a technical workplace culture emphasizing innovation and sustainability (source: linkedin.com). The company provides job accommodation contacts and encourages diverse talent acquisition, reflecting a supportive and inclusive environment (source: linkedin.com).
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