Hydrogen Field Service Technician - Southern CA

Come join our team at FirstElement Fuel and be a part of impacting the world in positive ways!

FirstElement Fuel along with its True Zero brand is the leader in the deployment of retail hydrogen refueling stations. We are a California-based company established in 2013 to provide safe, reliable, retail fuel to customers of fuel cell electric vehicles. The True Zero retail hydrogen network is the largest in the world today and is critical to California global energy transformation.

Our mission is to foster the widespread adoption of hydrogen vehicles and reduce the impact of driving on our planet. FirstElement Fuel is continuously growing the refueling infrastructure and we believe hydrogen will change the world in a positive way.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN

We have a great opportunity for a skilled Field Service Technician. The right candidate for this role will be a hands-on expert, who is confident with working independently to meet customer needs. The position requires high standards of safety performance while operating the company vehicle or performing maintenance at our sites. This role reports to and is supported by the Operations Manager.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Conduct preventive & predictive maintenance methods as directed.
• Test and maintain the pressure and leaks on gas lines.
• Purge and remedy leaks on high pressure lines.
• Clean any and all necessary tubing.
• Maintain a clean environment at each site.
• Handle hazardous liquid chemicals and dispose of them properly as needed.
• Calibrate instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot our True Zero brand gaseous and liquid hydrogen stations including compression, storage, and dispensing equipment.
• General repair and maintenance.
• Sample hydrogen gas for state regulations.
• Perform required metrology testing.

Work with/on:

• Low and medium (24VDC, 110 VAC, 480 VAC) voltage equipment, including motors, relays, compressors and PLC’s.
• LH2 systems, including pumps.
• High-pressure hydrogen gas lines (up to 15,000 psi).
• Hydrogen Compressors - replace oil, valves, heads etc.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, including 4-20mA system, pressure transducers, valves, electronic and air operated valves, control valves, and PLC logic

Customer Interface:

• Answer support service calls from customers.
• Train customers on how to fuel 5k and 10k psi hydrogen vehicles.
• Independently troubleshoot and remedy onsite equipment with possible customer observance.
• Interact calmly and professionally with our customers as needs arise.
• Document and maintain the tool and training records for optimal efficiency.
• Oversee contractors to ensure all work is performed per customer and code specifications.
• Assist company with various tasks to accomplish new or changing projects.
• Utilize the FirstElement Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document and perform inventory transfers and work documentation.
• Collaborate and aid the Commissioning Team when needs arise.