Senior Commissioning Technician

Mainspringenergy; Edison (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainspring Energy seeks a Senior Commissioning Operations Technician to join our Commissioning team. You will lead planned and reactive service operations and help transition to the technical operation of our systems, ensuring mechanical integrity of our generators.

You will configure and startup custom linear generator systems, collaborate with engineers, and contribute to the onboarding and testing process using automation tools, while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with mechanical assembly and/or repair.
• Experience with automotive, aviation, or heavy equipment assembly is a plus.
• Experience with precision measuring to .001 inch using micrometers, bore gauges, gauge blocks, etc.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and wear PPE.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal work instructions on-site.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Mechanically repair and maintain generator components per procedures and checklists.
• Collaborate with engineers to fix, repair, and redesign components.
• Inspect recently installed units and document condition information for debugging.
• Execute site operations with minimal supervision in variable environments, prioritizing safety.
• Perform initial configuration and startup of custom linear generator systems per engineering parameters.
• Utilize automation scripts and commissioning toolkits to onboard and test units.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Precision measurement

Micrometers

Torque wrench

Safety awareness

Customer interaction

Google Workspace

Tools

Torque wrenches

Measuring tools

Schematic reading

Job description

About Mainspring

Mainspring Energy manufactures and delivers fuel-flexible, low-emissions local power solutions that rapidly add new capacity and deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric power. The company began commercial shipments of its Mainspring Linear Generators in 2020 and today has hundreds of megawatts in advanced development and field operations for leading Fortune 500 companies, data centers, and utilities. Mainspring also partners with global energy leaders including AEP, NextEra Energy Resources, Schneider Electric, and more.

The core values that ground our work, guide our decisions, and connect us together:

• Pragmatic Optimism
• Excellence without Ego
• Proactive Collaboration

Job Overview

Mainspring Energy is seeking a highly motivated, mechanically inclined Senior Commissioning Operations Technician to join our growing Commissioning team. In this role, you will play a direct lead in completing planned and reactive service operations while transitioning into the technical operation of our systems. You will be responsible for the mechanical integrity of our units while increasingly taking on the configuration and startup of custom systems based on Mainspring's linear generators.

Responsibilities

• Mechanically repair and/or perform maintenance on components and assemblies that make up our generators in accordance with procedures and build checklists in order to meet customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers to fix, repair, and redesign components and assemblies.
• Conduct mechanical inspections of recently installed units, documenting condition information for use by our team for debugging or troubleshooting.
• Execute technical tasks and site operations with minimal supervision in variable environmental conditions, demonstrating self-motivation and a strong commitment to safety.
• Perform initial configuration and startup of custom linear generator systems based on established engineering parameters.
• Utilize and provide feedback on automation scripts and commissioning toolkits to streamline unit onboarding and testing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with mechanical assembly and/or repair. Experience with automotive, aviation, and/or heavy equipment (i.e., HVAC, elevators/lifts, or industrial equipment) assembly a plus.
• Experience with precision measuring, down to .001", using micrometers, bore gauges, gauge blocks, etc. Also, familiarity with torque wrenches and documentation of repairs performed.
• Candidates must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift to 50 lbs, and wear required PPE.
• Must have knowledge of how to use and maintain basic tools, such as torque wrenches and torque specifications.
• Must have experience with following written and verbal work instructions while on-site.
• Excellent communication skills, software knowledge of Google Workspace is a plus.
• A proven track record for the ability to work well with others as part of a dynamic team.
• Ability to learn quickly, operate with minimal supervision, demonstrating self-motivation and a strong commitment to safety.
• Valid Driver’s license required; Class C Commercial Driver’s License preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues using a combination of mechanical skill and system-level data.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution and industrial control systems to better assist with system-level testing.
• Experience interacting directly with customers in a technical capacity.

Does your experience not meet all of our posted requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement. At Mainspring, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment, so if you want to help us transition the world to clean and affordable electricity, and don’t meet all posted requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities for the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background.

In more traditional words, Mainspring Energy, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

This compensation and benefits information is based on Mainspring Energy's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.