Retrofit-Field Engineer

Job Description

As a Field Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical aspects associated with hydrogen infrastructure turnaround projects for key customer accounts. This role will work cross-functionally with Hydrogen Service Specialists, Technical Support, various Engineering functions and customers to successfully accomplish major site retrofits and maintenance activities. You will be responsible for defining the full scope of site projects and working with customers to align on the necessary management of change records for the site work. This role will require significant travel to customer installations to audit existing equipment and support the safe execution of retrofits and maintenance tasks. In addition, as the engineering lead for site projects you will be expected to provide expert troubleshooting and support for equipment commissioning after retrofits are completed.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrogen system site audits to assess equipment condition and scope of required retrofits.
• Develop construction P&IDs for hydrogen site turnaround and upgrade projects.
• Create management of change (MOC) documentation for review and approval by customers.
• Provide engineering direction for field issues identified during site retrofit projects.
• Ensure accurate record completion and retention for preventive maintenance and safety code compliance aligned with customer expectations.
• Establish equipment commissioning procedures and ensure the safe execution of the commissioning process.
• Provide engineering support for pre-startup safety review and sign-off on PSSR documentation.
• Interface with customer representatives offline and on site and provide technical project information related to site work being completed.
• Prepare site-turnaround project work instructions that continually increase operational efficiency and reduce equipment downtime.
• Develop equipment retrofit, preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Issue and coordinate closure of technical service bulletins.
• Conduct equipment failure investigations and root cause analyses.
• Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Conduct hydrogen system site audits to assess equipment condition and scope of required retrofits.
• Develop construction P&IDs for hydrogen site turnaround and upgrade projects.
• Create management of change (MOC) documentation for review and approval by customers.
• Provide engineering direction for field issues identified during site retrofit projects.
• Ensure accurate record completion and retention for preventive maintenance and safety code compliance aligned with customer expectations.
• Establish equipment commissioning procedures and ensure the safe execution of the commissioning process.
• Provide engineering support for pre-startup safety review and sign-off on PSSR documentation.
• Interface with customer representatives offline and on site and provide technical project information related to site work being completed.
• Prepare site-turnaround project work instructions that continually increase operational efficiency and reduce equipment downtime.
• Develop equipment retrofit, preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Issue and coordinate closure of technical service bulletins.
• Conduct equipment failure investigations and root cause analyses.
• Exempt employees are expected to work as many hours as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities. This may require they work more than eight hours a day and more than five days or 40 hours per week.

Pay Rate

$69,900.00 - $104,900.00

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
✓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 expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.