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DUTY
A. MAINTAIN SAFETY
PRACTICES
A1 Attend
safety training
A2 Assist in determining safety procedures
A3 Follow safety procedures
A4 Determine site-specific safety training
requirements
A5 Maintain tools & equipment in safe
condition
A6 Maintain and use PPE
A7 Ensure proper operation of safety
equipment
A8 Maintain on-site safety communication
A9 Conduct site safety inspections
A10 Report unsafe conditions
A11 Verify certification and rigging procedures
A12 Maintain a clean site
A13 Respond to emergencies
A14 Document incidents and accidents
DUTY
B. PERFORM COMMISSIONING
START-UP
B1 Take service call
B2 Follow all approved procedures
B3 Coordinate with site point of contact (POC)
B4 Perform site inspection
B5 Verify power plant interfaces
B6 Verify and install shipped-loose items
B7 Verfiy installation of
upgrades
B8 Contact local utilities
B9 Verify safety devices/placards
B10 Check fluid levels
B11 Verify remote data communications
B12 Perform pre-start systems check
B13 Start unit
B14 Perform functional tests
B15 Perform customer-specific acceptance tests
B16 Provide customer training
B17 Clean site
B18 Close service call
DUTY
C. MAINTAIN RECORDS
C1 Maintain power plant
configuration control
C2 Maintain site log
C3 Manage parts/tools inventory
C4 Maintain technical manuals
C5 Document service calls
C6 Maintain MSDS book
C7 Maintain disposal log
DUTY
D. PERFORM SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
D1 Determine maintenance schedule
D2 Take service calls
D3 Verify test equipment calibration
D4 Put unit into safe condition
D5 Check for leaks
D6 Maintain system sensors
D7 Maintain filters & screens
D8 Maintain cooling systems
D9 Process waste/parts
D10 Close service call
NOTE: Duties E-H are
"sub-sets" of Duty D
DUTY
E. MAINTAIN WATER SYSTEMS
E1 Verify water quality
specifications
E2 Test water quality
E3 Change out resin bottles
E4 Maintain reverse osmosis systems
E5 Maintain make-up water system
E6 Maintain water system components
E7 Clean storage tank
DUTY
F. MAINTAIN THERMAL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
F1 Maintain fluid levels
F2 Verify system performance
F3 Maintain fluid coolant system (e.g., glycol)
F4 Maintain freeze protection systems
F5 Maintain thermal system components
F6 Maintain external cooling equipment
F7 Clean condenser
F8 Maintain heat recovery system
DUTY
G. MAINTAIN AIR & FUEL
DELIVERY SYSTEM
[Fuel
delivery systems include hydrogen (electrolyzers,
bottles, pipelines, reformats and others) natural gas, propane, methanol,
ethanol, anaerobic digestor gas (ADG) diesel, bio-diesel, gasoline, landfill methane, and
jet fuels.]
DUTY
H. MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL
SYSTEMS
H1 Maintain electrical
connections
H2 Verify operation of communication interface
H3 Maintain software
H4 Verify grounding quality
H5 Verify inverter performance
H6 Verify cell stack performance
H7 Verify switching components performance
H8 Maintain grid interface
H9 Maintain mechanical switchgear
H10 Maintain electrical enclosures
H11 Maintain/replace AC/DC motors
H12 Maintain batteries and uninterruptible power supplies
H13 Clean electronics
H14 Check/replace electrical components
H15 Check/replace circuit boards
DUTY
I. PERFORM REPAIRS
I1 Take service call
I2 Follow all approved procedures
I3 Make initial assessment
I4 Put unit into safe condition
I5 Troubleshoot the problem
I6 Correct the problem
I7 Test the correction
I8 Process removed parts
I9 Close service call
DUTY
J. CONTINUE EDUCATION
J1 Maintain licenses and
certifications
J2 Participate in site-required safety training
J3 Read service bulletins
J4 Attend manufacturers/vendor product training
J5 Attend seminars and trade shows
J6 Participate in customer relations training
J7 Maintain personal technical library
J8 Participate in cross-training
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DACUM PANEL
Larry Alford
Austin Energy
Austin, TX
Chuck Berry
Gas Technology Institute
Merrick, NY
Dr. Mike Binder
US Army Construction Engineering
Research Laboratory
Champaign, IL
George Collard
GBC Electrical Services
Twenty-nine Palms, CA
Alan Huddleston
Toshiba International Corp.
Houston, TX
Malcolm Jacobson
FuelCell Energy, Inc.
Magnolia, TX
George King
Houston Advanced Research Center
The Woodlands, TX
Sam Logan
Logan Energy Corp.
Roswell, GA
Richard Shaw
FuelCell Energy, Inc.
Danbury, CT
Mark Stevens
Gas Technology Institute
Des Plaines, IL
Rick Wallace
United Technologies Corp.
South Windsor, CT
Mark Welch
NASA Johnson Space Center
Houston, TX
Scott Wilshire
Plug Power, Inc.
Latham, NY
DACUM Facilitators
Michael Jones
TSTC Waco
Larrie Barkley
Lamar Institute of Technology
General Knowledge and Skills
Able to read schematics, blueprints, diagrams,
ladder diagrams, physical layout drawings
Standard office suite computer software
Advanced reading and cognitive skills
Working knowledge of:
Electrical systems symbols and terminology
Three-phase power theory
Single-phase and polyphase pwer distribution
Instrumentation basics
Power delivery
Basic thermodynamics; basic chemistry
Catalysts
Math (esp. algebra)
Mechanical systems
Motor control circuits
Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
FC electrical and all electrical codes and standards
Grid interconnectivity
Fiber optics
Electronics
Wireless systems
Electrical backup systems
Control systems design
Basic power system coordination
Distribution systems, transmission systems
Circuit interrupting systems
Product knowledge
Quality control
Good interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
Computer literacy
Testing and measuring procedures and tools
Power and hand tools
Tools, Equipment, Materials and Supplies
Computer (including office applications and
unit controller software
Oscilloscope
Signal generator
Pressure meters
Conductivity testing equipment
Turbidity testing equipment
Refractometer
Gas chromatograph
Bridge
Voltage meter
Megger
Hipotentialtest set
Multimeter
Amp meter
Hand and power tools
Tubing bender
Rigging equipment
Multifunction test sets
Frequency counter
RF (radio frequency) wattmeter
db power meter
Safety equipment
Grounding equipment
Tensiometer
Data wire or cable
Cell phone
Worker Attitudes, Traits, and Attributes
Reliable
Critical thinking, analytical
Good personal appearance and grooming
Team worker, desire to learn
Self-reliat, self-motivated
Organizational skills
Problem solving skills
Troubleshooting skills
Demonstrates quality and safety awareness
Tenacious, patient
Honesty, integrity
Common sense
Communicative
Self-confident
Innovative
Positive work ethic
Loyal
Good memory
Customer service oriented
Detail oriented
Able to pass drug and alcohol testing
Physically fit
Future Trends and Concerns
Interstate regulations, licensing
Cost of the technology
Scarcity of trained technicians
Continued federal incentives
Combined heat and power
Acceptance and cooperation by major industries
Deregulation of electricity industry
Widespread codes and standards proliferation
Multiple technologies, hybrids
Acronyms and Terms Definitions
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
HAZMAT - Hazardous Materials
HVACR - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration
NEC - National Electrical Code
NESC - National Electrical Safety Code
MSDS - Materials Safety Data Sheets
CO2 – Carbon dioxide
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
PPE – Personal protective equipment
P&P - Policy & procedures
For DACUM information contact
Michael Jones, IDEAS Center
or call (254) 867-3300.
For more information about the
Fuel Cell Technology (FCT) program,
contact
TSTC Waco
College Relations
1-800-792-8784.
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