Fluid Power / Mechanical Technician

Arbor Energy•San Bernardino, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Arbor Energy & Resources Corporation is developing modular, fuel-flexible power systems designed to deliver clean, reliable baseload electricity with zero operating emissions. The company’s technology centers on a supercritical CO₂ turbine with integrated carbon capture. Arbor Energy is seeking a technician to support its gasification project at its onsite test site in San Bernardino, California. The gasification test stand will produce syngas from biomass to power the company’s turbine system and generate electricity. The technician will work closely with engineering to configure the system for testing operations. Work includes tube bending and flaring, use of torque and general hand tools, fluid panel and structural assembly, and other related responsibilities as they arise.

Requirements

Positive attitude and ability to work well on a team.
Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Ability to read mechanical and engineering drawings and interpret tolerances, including GD&T.
Ability to read and interpret fluid or electrical schematics.
Skill with mechanical hand tools.
Knowledge of or experience with AN, MS, MP, and Swagelok fluid connections.
Knowledge of or experience with cryogenic systems, both gaseous and liquid.
Knowledge of or experience working with electrical components and systems.
Proficient computer skills, including comfort using email and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work occasionally at elevated heights using scissor lifts and articulated boom lifts.
Ability to work outdoors as needed.
Ability to work all required shift hours, including overtime and weekends when needed.
Willingness to travel for short trips as needed, up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Provide ground-system technician support by installing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial tank farm equipment, including pumps, tanks, valves, and plumbing for high- and low-pressure nitrogen, oxygen, CO₂, and methane gas and liquid infrastructure, as well as other site facilities.
Understand and supply industrial packaged gases to production and test consumers; understand pressurized components and advise end users on the proper and safe operation of pressurized test systems.
Assist with assembly, operation, and maintenance of material extrusion and forming machinery.
Operate and maintain facility gas hardware, high-pressure systems and pumps, and ancillary pressure equipment, including pneumatic systems ranging from vacuum to 20,000 psi MEOP.
Collaborate with design/build engineers to understand systems, help develop and execute a preventive maintenance plan, and ensure system changes are approved and documented.
Repair and add to existing piping infrastructure and troubleshoot and fix faulty regulators, valves, and gauges throughout the campus.
Obtain and maintain required licenses, operator permits, or certifications.
Follow applicable regulations and Arbor procedures, including quality and safety policies and OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, and NEC standards.