Fluid Power / Mechanical Technician

Arbor Energy•San Bernardino, CA

3d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a technician to support our gasification project in San Bernardino, CA. Our gasification test stand will produce the ‘syngas’ from a biomass source and power our turbine system that produces electricity. You will be working closely with engineering to help configure the system for testing operations. Work will include tube bending, flaring, torque tools, general hand tools, fluid panel assembly, structural assembly, and other responsibilities as they arise.

Requirements

Positive attitude and able to work well on a team
Able to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
Able to stay organized with strong attention to detail
Able to read mechanical and engineering drawings and interpret tolerances (including GD&T)
Able to read and interpret fluid or electrical schematics
Skilled with mechanical hand tools
Knowledge/experience with AN, MS, MP, and Swagelok fluid connections
Knowledge/experience with cryogenic systems (gaseous and liquid)
Knowledge/experience working with electrical components and systems
Proficient computer skills; comfortable with using email and the Microsoft Office suite

Nice To Haves

Able to work at elevated heights occasionally (scissor lifts and articulated boom lifts)
Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 30 lbs. unassisted
Able to work in outdoor environments as needed
Ability to work all required shift hours, including overtime and weekends when needed
Willing to travel for short trips as needed, up to 10% travel

Responsibilities

Provide ground system technician support, which involves installing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial tank farm equipment such as pumps, tanks, valves, and plumbing related to the high-pressure and low-pressure nitrogen, oxygen, CO2 and methane gas/liquid ground infrastructure, and other aspects of the site facilities
Understand and supply industrial packaged gases to production and test consumers, be knowledgeable about pressurized components, and provide end-users insight on how to properly and safely operate pressurized test systems
Assist with material extrusion and forming machinery assembly, operation, and maintenance.
Operate and maintain large, complicated facility gas hardware, high-pressure systems and pumps, and other ancillary pressure equipment, including pneumatic systems ranging from vacuum to 20,000psi MEOP
Collaborate with design/build engineers to understand systems, help influence and execute a preventative maintenance plan, and ensure system changes are approved and documented
Make repairs and additions to pre-existing piping infrastructure, troubleshoot and fix faulty regulators, valves, gauges, and gauges throughout campus
Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
Follow all necessary regulations and appropriate Arbor procedures, including quality policies, safety policies, OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC, etc. standards