Scheduler​/Planner

Scheduler/Planner

Location:

Torrington, CT, US, 06790

Date:
Feb 18, 2026

Fuel Cell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, Fuel Cell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time.

In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously.

The pay for this position ranges from $71,500 - $80,000.

The Scheduler/Planner provides planning and parts support for all activities related to commissioning, operation and maintenance (preventive and corrective) of our global fleet of fuel cell power plants.

• Prepares maintenance schedules for field service technician team.
• Organizes and handles a variety of logistics issues in a service environment such as vetting contractors, request for quotes, parts shipments and initiating purchase orders.
• Specific duties involve but are not limited to ordering parts for maintenance activities, supply chain services, inventory control, critical parts availability, material handling, shipment of products, and third-party warehousing.
• Provides data analysis for production planning and volume studies; and participates in process/rating improvement efforts.
• Assists in developing maintenance and logistics plans and procedures.
• Manages and creates power plant outage work packages. Schedules meetings of all departments performing or impacted by scheduled work. Tracks relevant work orders from beginning to end.
• Works directly with field service and customer service managers to ensure maximum power plant availability and performance and customer requirements are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education: BS degree preferred or equivalent practical experience.

Experience: Minimum 6 years of industrial experience with a minimum of 3 years of Hands‑on experience with maintenance of industrial equipment. Experience with DOT Hazmat shipments a plus.

• Must be experienced with Computerized Maintenance Management, Enterprise Resource Planning and/or Project Portfolio Management Systems such as MS Dynamics AX, MS Project, and/or other similar maintenance planning tools.
• Basic to Intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Experience planning and performing maintenance and ordering parts in an industrial, manufacturing and/or military environment.
• Must be quick to grasp system interrelationships using mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation inputs.
• Must have a working knowledge of basic print reading, including P&IDs, wiring loop diagrams, and one-line drawings.
• Must have a working knowledge of most hand tools and test equipment (process meter and thermocouple reader).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with strong people orientation and relationship building skills.
• Self‑starter who is a team player and can work independently.

• Must be able to work mostly in an office environment wearing business casual attire.
• Must have a clean driving record and a valid driver’s license through the duration of employment.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally. (1 - 2 international trips per year for 1 - 2 weeks in duration, as required)
• Must have or be able to successfully obtain and maintain a current US passport.
• Must have or be able to successfully obtain and maintain an international driver’s permit.
• Must be able and willing to travel throughout the Northeast (CT, NY, NJ, etc.) in support of scheduler/planner duties at FCE fuel cell power plant sites.

Fuel Cell Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

The successful candidate…