John Bearer

John Bearer has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. John is currently working at Plug Power as a Sr. Product Service Engineer, Fuel Cell Applications Technical Lead since February 2023. Prior to this role, they worked as a Product Service Engineer at Plug Power from June 2021 to February 2023.

Before joining Plug Power, John worked at Siemens Energy as a Turbo Product Engineer from January 2013 to June 2021. In this role, they were responsible for designing new and revamp centrifugal compressors and their components. Additionally, they served as a team leader, managing and coordinating a remote team of three engineers. John also played a key role in the selection of compressor auxiliary components.

Prior to their role at Siemens Energy, John worked at Dresser-Rand as a Client Service Manager from June 2011 to December 2012, and as a Bladed Product Engineer from June 2010 to June 2011.

John's work experience also includes a brief stint at GE Transportation as a Labor and Expense Analyst from June 2009 to August 2009, and as a Marine and Stationary Engine Intern from May 2008 to August 2008.

Overall, John Bearer has a wealth of experience in product service engineering, compressor design, team leadership, and project coordination.

John Bearer has a strong education background with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University, which they obtained between the years 2006 and 2010. Prior to that, they received their High School Diploma from North Hills High School, where they studied from 2000 to 2006. John also holds a variety of additional certifications, including "The Performance of Industrial and Aeronautical Anti-Corrosion Treatments" from Douge Formation Conseil in October 2020, "Machinery Diagnostics - Bently Nevada" from Baker Hughes, a GE company in 2018, "Machinery Directive" from Cetim - Centre technique des industries mécaniques in 2018, "Compressors in Petroleum and Chemical Processes" from IFP Training in 2017, "Project Management, Time Management and Leadership" from Groupe Demos in October 2016, "Certified Vibration Analyst - Category II" from Mobius Institute - CBM Conference - CBM Connect in 2012, "Hands-on Reciprocating Compressor Training" from Dresser-Rand - A Siemens Business in 2012, "PC-DMIS Portable - Romer Arm" from Hexagon Metrology, Inc. USA in 2011, and "Hands-on Centrifugal Compressor Training" from Dresser-Rand - A Siemens Business in 2010.