[Hiring] Quality Technician @FuelCell Energy

Role Description

We are currently seeking a Quality Technician to join our Product Quality team who has a creative, innovative approach to his or her work and will never shy away from offering truthful observations and recommendations. We’re looking for a highly organized, methodical professional with exacting attention to detail and the experience necessary to take our products to the next level in terms of safety, quality, and accuracy. A proven track record of experience is essential.

• Perform functions associated with the checkout, inspection and testing of fuel cell power plant mechanical and electrical Balance of Plant (BOP) skid assemblies, main components, and individual equipment at supplier/fabricator facilities.
• Complete inspections and verifications of mechanical and electrical work at FCE customer power plant installation sites.
• Conduct wiring checks, instrumentation (I/O) testing, piping inspections, general build inspections, and proper documentation of all testing and inspections.
• Travel to various fabricators and suppliers domestically and occasionally internationally (Travel 50% plus).
• Perform in-process and final inspection of vendor supplied skid assemblies and equipment at vendor facilities per applicable drawings and specifications.
• Complete dimensional verifications of key skid structural, process connection, and equipment characteristics using appropriate measurement tools.
• Use process meter and/or multimeter to complete device loop checks of process skid I/O.
• Conduct hand-over-hand skid system walkdowns.
• Use pressure test equipment paired with meter to complete testing of pressure sensing devices.
• Properly document results of all inspections and testing.
• Use of basic tools to access equipment, panels, and devices and in troubleshooting efforts.
• Perform in-process and final inspection of power plant site installed mechanical and electrical work completed by installation contractors.
• Review test and inspection documentation generated by vendors and contractors.
• Initiate and maintain running punch list for issues noted during inspections.
• Communicate inspection results, test results, and nonconformance issues via email and/or reports to applicable stakeholders.
• Provide feedback to Engineering on drawing escapes and possible improvements noted.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology or an applicable discipline is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience, preferably in skid or packaged equipment fabrication inspections and testing.

Requirements

• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to operate responsibly, cooperatively, and flexibly in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Able to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, piping isometrics, structural fabrication drawings, general arrangement drawings, and specifications; knowledge of GD&T is a plus.
• Math aptitude including the ability to perform computations with all units of measure (international and U.S.).
• Able to communicate effectively in English (writing and verbally).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to act as the quality liaison between FCE engineering, FCE procurement, suppliers/fabricators, FCE project management, and site installation contractors.
• Capable of clearly documenting deficiencies in a punch list and tracking those items through to acceptable completion.
• Good troubleshooting ability/experience to support vendor efforts to resolve issues discovered in testing.
• Demonstrable experience using precision quality measurement tools.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 registered quality management system preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with welding codes, WPS, PQR, and weld inspection techniques (ASME Section IX, B31.1/.3, AWS D1.1, D1.3, and D1.6) a plus.
• Familiarity with NEC (NFPA 70) and NFPA 79 electrical standards is a plus.
• Knowledge of skidded equipment electrical installations and control panel construction a plus.
• Experience with ERP system based quality software system preferred (knowledge of Microsoft D365/ERP Solutions quality software, a plus).
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Basic knowledge/experience on interfacing with PLCs and/or test HMI programs is a plus but not required.
• Creativity to identify solutions and improvement opportunities in a dynamic environment.
• ASQ CQI Certification is a plus.

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