Instrumentation & Controls Technician
About The Position
FuelCell Energy is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Technician to perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, installation, and repairs of plant equipment and systems. Equipment and systems include plant control systems, gas delivery systems, instrumentation, breakers, valves, motors, fans, electrical systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and related equipment. The technician will also update and maintain plant manufacturing software and Ethernet networking systems. The position works a 12-hour rotating weekend and night shift and provides rotating 24/7 on-call support when a Conditioning unit is operating. Work takes place in climate-controlled and uncontrolled environments, including outdoors in all weather conditions. Some travel between the Torrington and Danbury facilities may be required.
Requirements
- Associate degree or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
- At least 4 years of power plant operations or maintenance experience, or equivalent industry experience troubleshooting instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical issues.
- Strong technical knowledge and ability to maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and operate conditioning facility and site equipment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, be self-directed, and communicate clearly.
- Ability to use basic office equipment, including a computer.
- Willingness and ability to provide rotating 24/7 on-call support when a Conditioning unit is operating.
- Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in climate-controlled and uncontrolled environments.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and place manufacturing materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
- Ability and willingness to wear required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring full range of motion in both hands and arms.
- Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with rigging, mobile equipment, or insulation.
Responsibilities
- Write new PLC logic changes as directed by Manufacturing Engineering staff.
- Diagnose system, PLC, and equipment problems using troubleshooting skills.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and systems.
- Install and replace plant equipment and systems.
- Assist with troubleshooting AC and DC electrical systems.
- Assist with execution of the preventative maintenance program.
- Assist in maintaining and controlling the plant inventory system.
- Maintain and troubleshoot plant and workstation network communications.
- Install and maintain system terminal software.
- Maintain and troubleshoot the plant control system, gas quality monitoring system, and associated balance-of-plant instrumentation and control equipment.
- Install revisions or modifications to plant systems and update controls drawings and schematics.
- Communicate and interact with interdepartmental personnel, vendors, and customers as necessary to accomplish tasks.
- Follow approved plant operating, maintenance, health, and safety procedures.
- Participate in hazard assessments.
- Provide after-hours support for emergency work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Generous paid leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
