Special Projects Technician - Sacramento, CA

Certarus Ltd.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Certarus Ltd. is seeking a Special Projects Technician to lead and support diverse Special Projects Operations across CNG, RNG and hydrogen platforms.

The role includes cross-training local personnel and sometimes customers, ensuring safe, efficient project execution and equipment readiness. The position requires frequent travel, often for weeks at a time, reporting to the Senior Manager - Special Projects.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of oil & gas experience
• Experience with gas compression equipment
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive long distances
• Willingness to travel for weeks at a time
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with job planning and site visits
• Train technicians and drivers in safe project execution
• Coordinate with Operations, Logistics, Sales, Engineering, HSE
• Monitor SCADA onsite and remote to optimize resource use
• Coordinate with third‑party vendors to ensure timely, safe equipment delivery
• Provide preventative and corrective services on gas compression equipment
• Ensure safe and efficient setup of equipment

Skills

Gas compression experience

CNG/LNG/RNG/H2 knowledge

Troubleshooting engines

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Safety minded

Tools

SCADA systems

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.

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