Special Projects Technician - Los Angeles, CA

Certarus Ltd.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Retirement plans

Career progression

Job summary

Certarus Ltd. is seeking a Special Projects Technician to implement and execute various Special Projects Operations across the US with frequent travel. You will train local personnel in CNG, RNG, and H2 technologies and provide technical assurance for safe, efficient operations.

The role reports to the Senior Manager - Special Projects and requires readiness to travel for weeks at a time. The position emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, site visits, and hands-on troubleshooting across gas

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of applicable oil & gas experience, midstream or industrial experience.
• Experience with CNG, RNG, or Hydrogen applications is a plus.
• Troubleshooting engines, compressors, and process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support Special Projects with job planning, site visits, and training technicians and drivers on safe project execution.
• Set standards at new job sites and assist with training of personnel.
• Coordinate with Operations, Logistics, Sales, Engineering, and HSE from start to finish of a project.
• Monitor SCADA onsite and remotely to optimize resource use.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure timely delivery of equipment.
• Provide preventative and corrective services on gas compression equipment.

Skills

Oil & gas experience

Gas compression

SCADA monitoring

Driving

Travel readiness

TWIC

RRC certification

Job description

Certarus is the North American leader in providing low carbon energy solutions through a fully integrated compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen platform. The company safely delivers clean-burning fuels to remote communities and industrial customers not connected to a pipeline. By displacing more carbon‑intensive fuels, Certarus is leading the energy transition and helping customers lower operating costs and improve environmental performance. With the largest fleet of specialty trailers in the world, the company is uniquely positioned to meet the growing demand for low and zero‑emission fuel distribution.

Summary

The Special Projects Technician will be responsible for the implementation and execution of various Special Projects Operations. Responsible for cross‑training support of local personnel (CNG, RNG & H2) and in some cases, the Customer. Ensuring all needs of the project are met and provide technical assurance for the safe, efficient and optimum operations of all equipment. The Special Projects Technicians are required to travel for work frequently, and the trips will be up to a few weeks at a time. This position reports to the Senior Manager - Special Projects.

Schedule

• Location – The position can be based near any Certarus hubs in the US. Some strategic exceptions if in a surrounding state
• Hours of work will be set and can flex based on the business needs of the Special Projects or supporting local hubs
• Extensive travel required; schedule subject to change (generally a 21-7 or 14-4)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Special Projects with tasks such as job planning, site visits, training technicians and drivers in the safe execution of projects and providing a high level of technical support
• Set the standards at new job sites and assist with training of other personnel
• Work in conjunction with Operations, Logistics, Sales, Engineering, HSE, from start to finish of a project
• Monitor SCADA system onsite & remote to ensure effective utilization of resources
• Coordinate with third‑party vendors to ensure all necessary equipment is delivered on time and safely
• Provide preventative and corrective services on gas compression and process equipment on both Certarus and customer sites as needed
• Ensure safe and efficient setup of equipment
• Work with maintenance and local hubs to ensure equipment is function‑tested and job ready
• Coordinate with hubs to ensure adequate equipment for upcoming jobs in the area
• Support tracking of all equipment as required
• Collaborate with training team to ensure training correlates to technician competencies regarding CNG, RNG & H2 and aligns with job requirements
• Utilize company credit card responsibility and conduct monthly reporting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3-5 years of applicable oil & gas experience, midstream or industrial experience. Relevant gas compression experience is a plus.
• Previous applications experience in CNG, LNG, Renewable Gas, or Hydrogen
• Troubleshooting experience with engines, compressor mechanics, production equipment, gas compression, electrical and instrumentation
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and an ability to deal tactfully with a wide range of personalities
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and willing to drive long distances
• Willingness to fly
• Remain flexible with scheduling and start times
• Must be a safety‑minded, self‑starter, team player, and can manage your own time efficiently
• Maintaining a safe and professional driving record
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record(s) (MVR & PSP) with no suspensions
• TWIC or ability to obtain
• Texas RRC certification or ability to obtain

Certarus embraces diversity and equal opportunity in the way it impacts our continuous business success. As a Core Value of our Winning Team, we believe in surrounding ourselves with passionate and talented people, and consider all experiences, backgrounds, qualifications, and merits to create stronger teams with a diverse and inclusive culture. Certarus is and will remain an equal opportunity employer.

Certarus offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and retirement plans. Above all, we offer unlimited career advancement opportunities with a dynamic, rapidly growing organization. INDHP