Plug Power · 11 hours ago
Hydrogen Plant - System Engineer
St Gabriel, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$77K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expPlug Power is a company focused on hydrogen generation and liquefaction facilities. The System Engineer II plays a critical role in optimizing and sustaining the design and performance of these systems, collaborating with plant operations and maintenance teams to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.
EnergyFuel CellIndustrialManufacturingOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Provide engineering and technical support to assigned hydrogen production facilities, including on-site assistance during commissioning, startup, shutdown, and maintenance activities. Support troubleshooting and resolution of operational upsets and reliability issues, both remotely and in the field
Develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation for plant operation and maintenance activities
Assist in developing and implementing training documents and certification processes for operators and technicians when new procedures or design modifications are introduced
Support spare parts management and vendor service contracts to ensure reliable plant operation and minimize downtime
Ensure compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) standards through active participation in Management of Change (MOC) processes, incident investigations, and root cause analyses (RCA)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement plant productivity and reliability improvements, using engineering tools such as process simulation software (e.g., Honeywell UniSim) and data historian systems (e.g., OSIsoft PI)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Chemical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution
3–5 years of relevant experience in process, chemical, or industrial gas plants in system/process engineering or operations support roles; direct, hands-on experience working at the plant level as a Plant Engineer is strongly preferred
Strong understanding of material and energy balances, process hydraulics, and process safety management (PSM) principles
Hands-on experience in troubleshooting process equipment such as compressors, turboexpanders, pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and gas purification systems
Experience in writing and managing technical procedures for plant operations is required
Familiarity with CMMS platforms, maintenance workflows, spare parts management is a plus
Working knowledge of process instrumentation and measurement systems including gas analyzers, control valves, relief valves, and transmitters
Proven ability to manage complex technical projects, prioritize tasks, and work effectively in cross-functional environments
Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Willingness to travel up to 25% to support other site operations as required
Benefits
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
Company
Plug Power
Plug Power is a provider of clean hydrogen and zero-emission fuel cell solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.97BKey Investors
NYSERDAYorkville AdvisorsUS Department of Energy
2025-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $399.4M
2025-10-08Post Ipo Equity· $370M
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Andrew Marsh
CEO
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Dean Fullerton
Chief Operating Officer
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