Senior Station Improvement Coordinator

FirstElement Fuel•Santa Ana, CA

22h

About The Position

FirstElement Fuel is seeking a Senior Station Improvement Coordinator to develop and implement designs that improve hydrogen refueling stations and support future station development. The role draws on team knowledge and expertise in hydrogen stations and station service to independently address difficult and urgent problems encountered by service technicians and deliver projects that advance hydrogen adoption. The coordinator works across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Repair/Manufacturing, vendors, engineers, designers, and contractors. Responsibilities span researching and designing station improvements, developing budgets and schedules, fabricating and installing prototypes, validating projects at operating stations, documenting procedures and change management, and preparing projects for rollout. The position also supports operations technicians with troubleshooting and on-site maintenance tasks. Approximately 50% of work time is anticipated to be spent in the field, primarily in California. The base salary range is $45–$50 per hour, plus benefits. FirstElement Fuel maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and employment background checks.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience servicing and maintaining gaseous and liquid hydrogen refueling stations, including pressure testing, leak checks, lockout/tagout (LOTO), isolation, and hydrogen reintroduction.
At least 4 years of mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting experience with gaseous hydrogen up to 15,000 psi and liquid hydrogen down to -253°C, including liquid hydrogen pumps, gaseous hydrogen compressors, and cone-and-thread, compression, and bayonet fittings.
At least 4 years of electrical maintenance and troubleshooting experience with 24 VDC, 120 VAC, 208 AC, and 480 VAC.
At least 2 years of controls troubleshooting experience involving communication hardware such as PLCs, communication cables, and I/O cards.
Strong understanding of emergency response measures for gaseous and liquid hydrogen refueling stations.
Strong understanding of process flows for gaseous hydrogen, liquid hydrogen, refrigerant, cooling water, and/or hydraulic oil at hydrogen refueling stations.
Ability to read technical documentation, including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and controls narratives, for diagnosis or analysis.
Experience creating Standard Operating Procedures, Management of Change documents, and other administrative operational documents.
Ability to conduct Job Safety Analyses, Hot Work Permits, Electrical Work Permits, and other job safety documentation.
Ability to fabricate low-, medium-, and high-pressure tubing connections, such as cone-and-thread or compression connections.
Strong time-management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and work across multiple disciplines and personalities.
Strong technical writing skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain a clean work and tool environment.
Ability to safely handle hazardous liquid chemicals used at hydrogen refueling stations.
Ability to supervise contractors and ensure work follows customer and code specifications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with project-planning tools such as Microsoft Projects or Gantt charts.
Experience in mechanical and electrical design, fabrication, and assembly.
At least 1 year of management experience, with demonstrated leadership, proactivity, and initiative.

Nice To Haves

Brazing and welding experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with resource management and coordination between Engineering and Operations.
Obtain quotes and lead times from external vendors and ensure prompt delivery.
Communicate with external engineers and technical designers about project designs, and coordinate with internal teams in Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Repair/Manufacturing.
Lead or independently research and develop solutions and design proposals for station improvement projects of varying scales, with assistance from Engineering Managers and Engineers.
Create station improvement designs with the Engineering Team, from rudimentary or foundational designs through functional or advanced designs.
Lead or independently assemble and fabricate panels, fixtures, and station improvement assemblies in the warehouse or field.
Install and validate station improvement prototypes at hydrogen refueling stations, independently or with internal and external team members.
Communicate with and manage external contractors at hydrogen refueling stations.
Lead development of bills of material and budgets with assistance from Engineering Managers or Engineers.
Review project scope and estimate internal and external labor costs and time, and material requirements.
Independently develop schedules and budgets for small-scale projects and support Engineering Managers with schedules and budgets for large-scale projects.
Lead development of project closeout binders to prepare projects for rollout at remaining hydrogen refueling stations.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures and complete the Management of Change process for station improvement projects.
Plan and provide input on project tasks daily and weekly based on project schedules; communicate schedule or budget adjustments to Engineering Managers and propose alternative solutions or recovery plans.
Support operations technician tasks, including troubleshooting and on-site pressure testing, leak testing, gas-line purging, tubing cleaning, instrumentation calibration, and general repair and maintenance.
Organize and stage station improvement kits for rollout to stations.