Job Description: Field Service Technician
Bloom Energy, a solid oxide fuel cell company, is looking for a Field Service Technician to join its world-class team. This individual should be a dynamic professional who is looking for a rewarding future in one of today's most exciting technologies.
Location: Remote Field Office (Remote employee)
Role and Responsibilities:
• Provide fuel cell service during field visit dispatches • Operate a service vehicle safely • Create daily workflows for oneself from a list of scheduled tasks (regularly assigned to work autonomously) • Manage on-site preventative maintenance, repair, test, and diagnostic tasks • Follow company procedures and protocols • Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine/implement proper solutions • Cooperate with a technical team and share information across the organization • Comprehend and follow customer access requirements • Maintain service vehicle and spare part inventory • Maintain/build positive relationships with customers • Produce timely and detailed service reports as required • Other responsibilities as assigned
Required to reside within the Service District Able and comfortable to work from elevated heights off a platform 15 off the ground.
Training:
Two initial training sessions of up to four weeks each in Sunnyvale, CA Willing to support company needs and travel to support at times throughout the year.
Education and Experience:
The following MINIMUM levels of experience and or education are required:
• High school diploma & 6 years' experience in electrical, process controls, or electro-mechanical fields; • Or - Technical diploma, Journeymen Certification, Electrician Certification in a technical field and relevant industry experience of 4 years (electrician, electronics technician, field service, technician, test engineer, etc.); • Or - 5 years or more relevant experience in commercial electrical, combined with electrical-related military experience (eg. Navy Nuclear Electronics/Electrical Technician, or other technical position, military certified electrician or technician, Gas Turbine Electrician).
Skills and Experience:
• Strong electrical troubleshooting/diagnostic skills required • Familiar with safety standards, especially those related to electrical work (OSHA & NFPA 70E) • Prior experience as an electrician or electrical technician working with any of the following technologies: three-phase systems, uninterruptible power supplies, electrical generation and distribution systems, power electronics, automatic transfer switches, and microprocessor based control platforms • Experience with various electrical/electronic test and measurement equipment • Able to read and interpret electrical single line diagrams and blueprints • Experience with performing equipment maintenance in accordance with ANSI/NETA standards for Electrical Power • Mechanical system aptitude, to include troubleshooting/repair skills • Highly motivated and able to work autonomously • Demonstrates sound judgment in the resolution of complex problems • Team player who exhibits a high level of integrity and professionalism • Communicates written and verbal English effectively • Able to execute against written and verbal procedures and sequenced work instructions • Able to regularly handle equipment up to 50lbs., occasionally may lift up to 70 lbs. • Able to reach, squat, bend, and twist during the work day • Able to use a ladder or stepstool regularly • Able to facilitate 24X7 on-call duty • Able to facilitate shift work as needed • Able to regularly work alternative schedules (one week/month of Wednesday-Sunday, for example) • Able to regularly support overtime to achieve quarterly goals • Able to regularly travel (drive) throughout a large Service District (e.g. "Southern California District") • Able to travel occasionally to other US and international destinations • Able to maintain a driving record in good standing
Salary Ranges: $26.81 - $38.59
Bloom Energy is changing the way the world generates and consumes energy.
Our unique on-site power generation systems utilize an innovative new fuel cell technology with roots in NASA's Mars program.
Derived from a common sand-like powder, and leveraging breakthrough advances in materials science, our technology is able to produce clean, reliable, affordable power,... practically anywhere,... from a wide range of renewable or traditional fuels.
Our Energy Serversâ„¢ are among the most efficient energy generators on the planet; providing for significantly reduced electricity costs and dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions.
By generating power on-site, where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence.
Founded in 2001, Bloom Energy is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.