Field Service Technician- Stellantis Sterling Heights SHSP- Detroit, MI

Field Service Technician I- Stellantis Sterling Heights SHSP- Detroit, MI

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
• Technician must provide own standard set of tools - specific fuel cell tools to be provided by Plug Power

Step 1 Requirements

Technical Requirements

• All necessary onboarding/customer site training iscomplete (outlined on LMS training site)
• Create work orders, order parts, properly close-outwork 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 andmanagement when needed (OJT)
• Understands and can demonstrate how to clearalarms 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)

Non-Technical Requirements

• Shows a willingness to grow and learn; is accepting oftraining and coaching
• Employee consistently demonstrates punctuality and reliability
• Consistently displays a positive and cooperative attitude
• Team player who treats others with courtesy andrespect at all times
• Strong communication skills including verbal andwritten abilities
• Customer service skills, representing PLUG in aprofessional 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 jo duties
• Demonstrates adherence to all Field Serviceprocesses 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 upand 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

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