Hydrogen Plant - System Engineer
Plug Power
Provide engineering support and optimize hydrogen generation/liquefaction systems.
23 days ago ago
$76,900 - $115,400
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
St Gabriel, LA
Onsite
Company Size
3,224 Employees
Service Specialisms
Turnkey implementation
Aftermarket services
Hydrogen fuel delivery services
Fuel cell solutions
Hydrogen station design
Hydrogen storage solutions
Construction
Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Industrial
Transportation
Infrastructure
Commercial
E-mobility
Hydrogen fuel cells
Sustainability
Role
What you would be doing
sop management
technical support
process simulation
training development
spare parts
process safety
- Develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation for plant operation and maintenance activities.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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)
What you bring
chemical engineering
cmms
troubleshooting
plant engineer
instrumentation
process safety
- Proven ability to manage complex technical projects, prioritize tasks, and work effectively in cross-functional environments.
- Familiarity with CMMS platforms, maintenance workflows, spare parts management is a plus.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Chemical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution.
- 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.
- 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.
- Working knowledge of process instrumentation and measurement systems including gas analyzers, control valves, relief valves, and transmitters.
- Strong understanding of material and energy balances, process hydraulics, and process safety management (PSM) principles.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1997
Year of establishment
The company was established in 1997 with a focus on pioneering hydrogen fuel cell systems.
$629M Revenue
Annual revenue in 2024
The company generated $629 million in revenue in 2024, reflecting its growing presence in the hydrogen ecosystem.
69,000+ Systems Deployed
Fuel cell systems worldwide
Over 69,000 fuel cell systems have been deployed, showcasing the company's extensive reach.
250+ Fueling Stations
Global fueling infrastructure
More than 250 fueling stations have been built, supporting the hydrogen ecosystem.
- Pioneered hydrogen fuel cell systems to replace batteries in forklifts and industrial vehicles.
- Expanded into a full hydrogen ecosystem: producing, liquefying, storing, transporting, dispensing, and converting hydrogen to power.
- Notable customers include Amazon, Walmart, BMW, and Renault, with strategic joint ventures like HYVIA in Europe.
- Recorded substantial losses (~$2.1B) in 2024 while scaling up its GenEco electrolyzer platform.
- Ongoing hydrogen plant projects in Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana backed by the U.S. DOE.
- Streamlining operations and cutting costs through Project Quantum Leap restructuring.
- Aims to become one of the world’s largest green hydrogen producers, targeting both vehicle and stationary power applications.
- Innovate – Create new ideas, approaches and technologies that change the world. Be insatiably curious and confident. Learn and adapt quickly. Constantly strive to exceed expectations.
- Communicate – Listen and seek to understand. Hear inspiration and seek expertise from across the globe. Communicate openly and honestly; be transparent.
- Humble, but Gutsy – Embrace new opportunities with a fearless, action‑oriented perspective. Learn and iterate. Truly game‑changing ideas are rarely safe.
- Collaborate – Be inclusive and involve the right people. Let go where appropriate and trust your team members to do their part.
- Respect – Respect each other and individual unique experiences and expertise. Treat everyone with dignity, compassion and professionalism.
- True – Act with integrity. Be helpful. Do the right thing.
2030 Net Zero Target
GHG Emissions Reduction
Aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across operations and value chain by 2030.
500 Ton/day Hydrogen Target
Green Hydrogen Production
A goal to produce 500 tons per day of green liquid hydrogen in North America by the end of 2025.
84% GHG Reduction
Carbon-Efficient Hydrogen
DOE-backed facilities reduce greenhouse gas emissions by ~84% compared to methane-based hydrogen production.
1000 Ton/day Global Scale
Hydrogen Expansion
Plans to scale green hydrogen production to 1,000 tons per day globally by 2028.
- Green hydrogen plants to be powered by 100% renewable energy (e.g., Brookfield Renewable deal for first plant).
- DOE-backed $1.66 billion loan guarantee secured in Jan 2025 to build up to six zero- or low-carbon hydrogen production/liquefaction facilities.
- Expanded green hydrogen capacity: 3 operational plants producing 45 tons/day; aiming for 70 tons/day by end of 2022.
- Tracked Scope 1/2 emissions, GHG inventory, water usage, and conducted materiality assessment with PwC in 2022.
- Aspirational goal to create a workplace that values cultural diversity in recruitment, development, and retention of employees.
- Diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives aim to provide all employees with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute fully to their work.
- No detailed public data on gender ratios or current demographic percentages is disclosed.
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