Hydrogen fueling for vehicles is changing the world, providing zero emissions transportation fuel with a path to 100% renewable transportation energy. Iwatani is a global leader in industrial gasses and hydrogen fueling having tremendous growth throughout California. The current stations are in both Northern and Southern California, with many more on the way throughout the region.

Iwatani is hiring safety-oriented and self-motivated individuals for our Hydrogen Fueling Station team. We are seeking candidates with hands-on experience maintaining equipment in any or all of the following areas:

Liquid Hydrogen

Cryogenic and/or compressed gases (CNG)

Refrigeration

Hydraulic systems

Electric motors

Instrument Air

Medium Pressure Hydrogen

12 and 24 VDC Electrical Systems

AC Electrical Power Systems

SCADA and PLC control systems

Point of Sale systems

Gas Compressors

Typical job duties will include the following:

Safety-focused hands on equipment maintenance in all of the above categories of equipment.

Complete responsibility of operations and maintenance of a fueling station. Requirement is to travel to the assigned HFS daily and for unplanned maintenance (call outs).

Perform daily remote data review to determine operational status and efficiency

Prioritize preventative and corrective maintenance based on site status, and uptime

Communicate and work closely with the Operations and Engineering Management teams regarding corrective actions and/or projects.

Coordinate and communicate with sub-contractors and vendors

Provide an excellent customer service experience to all HFS customers encountered

Required Skills and Experience

Safety leadership, and understanding that safety is the top priority

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Experience with hands on equipment maintenance

At least 2 years previous related or transferable experience

Ability to read, learn and understand Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Bill of Materials, Electrical Schematics.

Experience with permit to work and hazardous work permit safety processes

Experience and training in lock out tag out work process

Understanding of the correct installation, operation and troubleshooting of various types of high-pressure and cryogenic valves, fittings, transmitters, and related components

Knowledge of, or ability to learn SCADA and PLC systems to remotely control equipment and perform diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Strong working knowledge of windows computer operation, email, calendar, Microsoft Office capabilities (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Ability to bend, twist, and lift at least 25 lbs. in narrow spaces

Ability to work in varying outdoor climates

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends

Willingness to work extended shifts as needed

Ability to interact with general public at hydrogen fueling stations and communicate equipment status based on Company policy and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

Hands on experience in high pressure gas pipe system construction and maintenance

Experience working around flammable gasses

Experience in leak detection

Experience with high pressure cone and thread fittings and tube bending

Experience using plant historian, PLC data HMI

Military Experience

Associate or Bachelor's degree in technical field

Knowledge of NFPA 2, SAE J2601-1

Experience in one or more of the following: Military, oil and gas, aerospace, automotive gas stations, or construction

Experience in gas station, fueling systems (JP5, gasoline, diesel, CNG, hydrogen) construction or operations and maintenance

Compensation and Benefits

Full Health Care, Medical, Dental, Vision

401k after 3 months of employment, with company match

Company vehicle

Paid vacation and company holidays


Pay: $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance


Work Location: In person, Mountain View, CA 94043