Biogas Compressor Technician - Onsite Maintenance Pro

Calbioenergy; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Job summary

CalBio in California is seeking a Biogas Compressor Technician to ensure anaerobic digester conditioning skids and upgrader compressor systems operate reliably and at peak performance.

The technician specializes in operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of gas compression systems, ensuring units remain in “like-new” condition through preventive maintenance and safe operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance, biogas processing, or related gas-handling operations is preferred.
• Military training in mechanical, electrical, or equipment maintenance fields may supplement experience.
• Strong working knowledge of safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe work practices in industrial environments.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to changing operating conditions, system alarms, and equipment performance issues.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on rotary screw and reciprocating compressors, as well as all ancillary equipment critical to biogas upgrading and compression operations.
• Ensure all preventive maintenance tasks for compressors and support systems are accurately documented and scheduled within the CMMS to maintain consistent service intervals.
• Provide operator training to ensure on-site personnel are capable of performing basic maintenance, repairs, and reconditioning of industrial compressors, biogas compression systems, and inline dryers.
• Assist with installation, piping, commissioning, and startup of new compressors and air/gas drying systems.
• Serve as the primary troubleshooting technician for both high-pressure and low-pressure compressor systems, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control-related faults.
• Function as a field technician responsible for the complete maintenance, repair, and operational reliability of all company-owned compressor units.
• Install, service, and maintain industrial-scale gas and air compressors used in anaerobic digestion and biogas upgrading processes.
• Generate detailed repair work orders identifying equipment deficiencies, failure causes, and corrective actions required to restore compressors to optimal condition.
• Collaborate closely with the Maintenance Planner to ensure appropriate levels of critical spare parts and consumables are stocked, reducing equipment downtime and improving operational readiness.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Biogas processing

Safety protocols

English communication

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

CalBio in California is seeking a Biogas Compressor Technician to ensure anaerobic digester conditioning skids and upgrader compressor systems operate reliably and at peak performance.

The technician specializes in operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of gas compression systems, ensuring units remain in “like-new” condition through preventive maintenance and safe operation.