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Opportunity Snapshot

This is your opportunity to work as a self-directed Service Technician in the rapidly emerging, cutting-edge, green fuel industry. We are growing quickly and you will assume responsibility for the care and maintenance of our fueling stations throughout Tampa and Lakeland. Activities will include maintaining and repairing equipment, making sure the overall needs of each station are met, and representing Clean Energy in a professional and experienced manner. As a Service Technician II, you will enjoy being the site expert for your customers. Prove yourself and excel in the role and you can grow right along with us, perhaps advancing to a Senior Technician position, moving into management or following another path of advancement.

Clean Energy is North America's leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation, and a global leader in expanding international natural gas vehicle markets. With experience and expertise built over more than a decade, we are committed to helping our customers -- companies operating all kinds of fleets from the goods movement sector, to refuse and public transit, to shuttles and taxi fleets -- gain the measurable economic and environmental advantages of natural gas fueling. We have more than 1000 employees and are continuing to expand our 500+ station portfolio.

Pictured: this LNG fueling station in Phoenix, AZ is just one example of the diverse kinds of public and private fueling stations you will design.

The Requirements

To meet the basic qualifications for this role you will have:
  • Legal authorization to work permanently in the U.S. for any employer without requiring visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
  • A high school diploma or GED.
The ideal candidate for this role will have strong industrial electrical experience and skill with controls and PLC programming. To be a good fit you also should have:
  • 5+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • PLC experience with demonstrated ability in component replacement and diagnosis is a plus. Quick question for you - click here
  • Well-developed electrical and mechanical abilities and a strong understanding of how things work and operate together in a process flow environment.
  • Modern automotive or diesel repair experience with expertise in mechanical and on board electrical diagnostic systems is a plus.
  • The practiced skill of diagnosing and repairing mechanical problems on high pressure gas/air systems is a plus.
  • The demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair electrical problems such as current overloads, ground faults, open circuits and faulty relay logic, and the ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings.
  • The skill to monitor, check and correct electrical and mechanical issues such as, but not limited to: phase imbalances, current draw, low voltage power supplies, pressure transmitters, relay logic programmable logic control operation, mechanical failures of pumps , valves, piping, actuators, motors, contactors, etc.
  • A commitment to working safely with high pressure gases and electrical components.
  • Your own tools, a well-developed professional Technician style set 1 ½" and less equipped to work on a combination of mechanical and electrical equipment. Examples of tools but not limited to:  Wrenches/sockets/Allen wrenches/pliers/pipe wrench/large adjustable wrenches, electrical test meter, electrical screw drivers, torque wrenches etc.   
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • An acceptable or insurable driving record.
  • Willingness to be on call. You will need to hit response times (specified by contract) 100% of the time. You may be required to work overtime, though overtime will be limited.
  • A home neighborhood/environment safe and secure enough to park a fully stocked company truck.
Key competencies:
  • Interpersonal and customer service skills -- the talent to effectively interact with customers, acting as a strong representative for Clean Energy, building client relationships, and responding to requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Client communication abilities -- the skill and talent to take highly technical information, translate it then present it to customers in easily understandable terms.
  • Language and communication skills -- the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos, write simple correspondence, and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other Clean Energy employees.
  • Mathematical skills and reasoning abilities -- the skill to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; to compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
For the most part you will work Monday through Friday during regular work hours. However, you will need to be flexible in your schedule. In addition, you'll be on call 24/7 for any issues that arise.

The Role

As a Service Technician II, you will inspect, maintain and repair the fueling equipment and ensure an aesthetically pleasing appearance for your stations. These stations service the refuse and transit industries. In the process we'll look to you to create positive customer relations that promote Clean Energy. In addition, you will perform equipment and control maintenance as well as problem solving and troubleshooting.

These stations dispense liquid natural gas (LNG) and we'll also train you on compressed natural gas (CNG) equipment.This will be your stations to monitor and you will take responsibility for the site's overall care, with the lion's share of your duties being control and mechanical maintenance. Each day will be different, but to give you an idea, you might:
  • Make sure safety interlocks for shut-down systems are working properly.
  • Routinely rebuild compressors after 5000 hours of use.
  • Meet with the phone company to repair or install a line.
  • Paint or clean the site.
More specifically, you will:
  • Make periodic inspections of the fueling station and equipment to determine that proper and normal operating conditions are being met.
  • Check and record operational data such as fluid levels, temperatures and pressures, compare to trends and have the ability to make corrections as needed.
  • Install, remove and modify equipment.
  • Maintain all fueling related equipment and structures in accordance with manufactures and Clean Energy guidelines.
  • Clean and maintain the station by picking up trash, emptying trash cans and dumpsters, hand cleaning and polishing fueling equipment, and painting and maintaining the canopy, lot, islands, and surrounding landscaping in and outside of enclosures.
  • Repair, replace, and adjust malfunctioning equipment to restore proper operating condition specified in regulations and repair manuals.
  • Inspect, maintain, adjust, repair or replace electrical equipment including electrical wiring, conduit, panels, switch gear, switches, gauges, transducers, solenoids, gas dryers, actuators, motors, meters and controls for safe and proper operating condition.
  • Inspect, maintain, adjust, repair or replace mechanical equipment such as compressors pumps, engines, intercoolers, after coolers, heat exchangers, piping, tubing, fittings, filters, traps, gas dryers, fasteners, valves and actuators for safe and proper operating condition.
On occasion you might be asked to cover another territory in order to provide sufficient coverage. On those occasions, overnight travel could be required.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Why Clean Energy

Strong training -- you bring strong learning acumen and a great attitude and we'll provide the tools you need to succeed. The first few weeks you'll shadow another Technician who will show you the scope of the position and help you learn your assignment. Within the first few months, you'll also travel to Denver to attend a two-week group training session. And of course, you'll have your teammates and supervisor who can also answer questions as you are becoming acclimated.

Career growth potential -- there are plenty of opportunities and growth options for our strong players. You might choose to pursue the traditional path to a Senior Service Tech, move sideways into a Commissioning Tech role for opening new stations, or even pursue a degree focused on engineering or operations positions. With strong performance, talents and interest, you can chart the direction of your career.

Green standard for sustainability -- you probably already knew that natural gas burns much more cleanly than gasoline and diesel, producing significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. But did you also know that natural gas is increasingly renewable, using biomethane reclaimed from landfill via waste-to-energy solutions? Clean Energy is helping companies and public organizations meet aggressive environmental goals.

Proven strong leadership -- you will join a team of accomplished, seasoned professionals at Clean Energy, led by Andrew Littlefair. Mr. Littlefair served as President of Pickens Fuel Corp (PFC), predecessor company of Clean Energy, which he co-founded in 1997 with Boone Pickens and was Staff Assistant to then President Ronald Reagan in the Office of Presidential Advance from 1983 to 1987. Our executive team's profiles can be viewed at CleanEnergyFuels.com.

Solid growth -- Clean Energy has the right solutions at the right time, as more and more organizations are exploring alternative fuel vehicles and solutions. For instance, in 2009 we opened the world's largest public LNG truck fueling station to serve the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as well as regional trucking; this facility will help transportation companies comply with the Port of Long Beach's Clean Air Action Plan.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive wage, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes all you would expect plus some pleasant surprises, such as a discretionary match on our 401(k) plan -- in four of the last five years the company has matched 50% of the employee's annual contribution. You'll also receive a company truck, which you'll fuel at your stations, a cell phone and uniform. Pictured: Clean Energy is building America's Natural Gas Highway, a network of public CNG and LNG fueling stations connecting coast to coast and border to border. 

Keys to Success

To qualify and find success in this role, you'll need to be a total package person -- have the technical prowess, a commitment to safety, strong analytical skills, and customer service savvy. As a Service Technician, you should be capable of troubleshooting, analyzing, and correcting -- handling everything for your site. With your strong background (the job is approximately 70% mechanical and 30% electrical) you'll find your way, but will first need to learn the terminology, understand and respect the higher pressure, always follow safety protocols, and learn LNG and eventually CNG equipment. We'll give you the tools you need to succeed through a varied training program, but you should come in, hit the ground running and get right down to the business of learning and performing.

To be the total package person we seek, you should also have these key competencies:

Strong sense of urgency -- a customer centric attitude and sense of urgency in protecting the client's and Clean Energy's interests. Compressors are on an auto-call system and if there's a problem, response must be immediate.

A "do what it takes" attitude -- you should be hard-working, dedicated, and present Clean Energy in the best light possible. Attitude is always important.

 

About Clean Energy

Taking the Lead in Clean-air Transportation

Clean Energy is the largest provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, fueling over 40,000 vehicles each day at over 500 fueling stations throughout the United States and Canada. With a broad customer base in a variety of markets, including trucking, airport shuttles, taxis, refuse, and public transit, we build and operate compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling stations; manufacture CNG and LNG equipment and technologies for ourselves and other companies; and develop renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities.

Video: Clean Energy is moving America toward the use of natural gas for transportation, and we're continuing to grow.

Opportunity Snapshot

This is your opportunity to work as a self-directed Service Technician in the rapidly emerging, cutting-edge, green fuel industry. We are growing quickly and you will assume responsibility for the care and maintenance of our fueling stations throughout Tampa and Lakeland. Activities will include maintaining and repairing equipment, making sure the overall needs of each station are met, and representing Clean Energy in a professional and experienced manner. As a Service Technician II, you will enjoy being the site expert for your customers. Prove yourself and excel in the role and you can grow right along with us, perhaps advancing to a Senior Technician position, moving into management or following another path of advancement.

Clean Energy is North America's leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation, and a global leader in expanding international natural gas vehicle markets. With experience and expertise built over more than a decade, we are committed to helping our customers -- companies operating all kinds of fleets from the goods movement sector, to refuse and public transit, to shuttles and taxi fleets -- gain the measurable economic and environmental advantages of natural gas fueling. We have more than 1000 employees and are continuing to expand our 500+ station portfolio.

Pictured: this LNG fueling station in Phoenix, AZ is just one example of the diverse kinds of public and private fueling stations you will design.

The Requirements

To meet the basic qualifications for this role you will have:
  • Legal authorization to work permanently in the U.S. for any employer without requiring visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
  • A high school diploma or GED.
The ideal candidate for this role will have strong industrial electrical experience and skill with controls and PLC programming. To be a good fit you also should have:
  • 5+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • PLC experience with demonstrated ability in component replacement and diagnosis is a plus. Quick question for you - click here
  • Well-developed electrical and mechanical abilities and a strong understanding of how things work and operate together in a process flow environment.
  • Modern automotive or diesel repair experience with expertise in mechanical and on board electrical diagnostic systems is a plus.
  • The practiced skill of diagnosing and repairing mechanical problems on high pressure gas/air systems is a plus.
  • The demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair electrical problems such as current overloads, ground faults, open circuits and faulty relay logic, and the ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings.
  • The skill to monitor, check and correct electrical and mechanical issues such as, but not limited to: phase imbalances, current draw, low voltage power supplies, pressure transmitters, relay logic programmable logic control operation, mechanical failures of pumps , valves, piping, actuators, motors, contactors, etc.
  • A commitment to working safely with high pressure gases and electrical components.
  • Your own tools, a well-developed professional Technician style set 1 ½" and less equipped to work on a combination of mechanical and electrical equipment. Examples of tools but not limited to:  Wrenches/sockets/Allen wrenches/pliers/pipe wrench/large adjustable wrenches, electrical test meter, electrical screw drivers, torque wrenches etc.   
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • An acceptable or insurable driving record.
  • Willingness to be on call. You will need to hit response times (specified by contract) 100% of the time. You may be required to work overtime, though overtime will be limited.
  • A home neighborhood/environment safe and secure enough to park a fully stocked company truck.
Key competencies:
  • Interpersonal and customer service skills -- the talent to effectively interact with customers, acting as a strong representative for Clean Energy, building client relationships, and responding to requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Client communication abilities -- the skill and talent to take highly technical information, translate it then present it to customers in easily understandable terms.
  • Language and communication skills -- the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos, write simple correspondence, and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other Clean Energy employees.
  • Mathematical skills and reasoning abilities -- the skill to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; to compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
For the most part you will work Monday through Friday during regular work hours. However, you will need to be flexible in your schedule. In addition, you'll be on call 24/7 for any issues that arise.

The Role

As a Service Technician II, you will inspect, maintain and repair the fueling equipment and ensure an aesthetically pleasing appearance for your stations. These stations service the refuse and transit industries. In the process we'll look to you to create positive customer relations that promote Clean Energy. In addition, you will perform equipment and control maintenance as well as problem solving and troubleshooting.

These stations dispense liquid natural gas (LNG) and we'll also train you on compressed natural gas (CNG) equipment.This will be your stations to monitor and you will take responsibility for the site's overall care, with the lion's share of your duties being control and mechanical maintenance. Each day will be different, but to give you an idea, you might:
  • Make sure safety interlocks for shut-down systems are working properly.
  • Routinely rebuild compressors after 5000 hours of use.
  • Meet with the phone company to repair or install a line.
  • Paint or clean the site.
More specifically, you will:
  • Make periodic inspections of the fueling station and equipment to determine that proper and normal operating conditions are being met.
  • Check and record operational data such as fluid levels, temperatures and pressures, compare to trends and have the ability to make corrections as needed.
  • Install, remove and modify equipment.
  • Maintain all fueling related equipment and structures in accordance with manufactures and Clean Energy guidelines.
  • Clean and maintain the station by picking up trash, emptying trash cans and dumpsters, hand cleaning and polishing fueling equipment, and painting and maintaining the canopy, lot, islands, and surrounding landscaping in and outside of enclosures.
  • Repair, replace, and adjust malfunctioning equipment to restore proper operating condition specified in regulations and repair manuals.
  • Inspect, maintain, adjust, repair or replace electrical equipment including electrical wiring, conduit, panels, switch gear, switches, gauges, transducers, solenoids, gas dryers, actuators, motors, meters and controls for safe and proper operating condition.
  • Inspect, maintain, adjust, repair or replace mechanical equipment such as compressors pumps, engines, intercoolers, after coolers, heat exchangers, piping, tubing, fittings, filters, traps, gas dryers, fasteners, valves and actuators for safe and proper operating condition.
On occasion you might be asked to cover another territory in order to provide sufficient coverage. On those occasions, overnight travel could be required.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Why Clean Energy

Strong training -- you bring strong learning acumen and a great attitude and we'll provide the tools you need to succeed. The first few weeks you'll shadow another Technician who will show you the scope of the position and help you learn your assignment. Within the first few months, you'll also travel to Denver to attend a two-week group training session. And of course, you'll have your teammates and supervisor who can also answer questions as you are becoming acclimated.

Career growth potential -- there are plenty of opportunities and growth options for our strong players. You might choose to pursue the traditional path to a Senior Service Tech, move sideways into a Commissioning Tech role for opening new stations, or even pursue a degree focused on engineering or operations positions. With strong performance, talents and interest, you can chart the direction of your career.

Green standard for sustainability -- you probably already knew that natural gas burns much more cleanly than gasoline and diesel, producing significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. But did you also know that natural gas is increasingly renewable, using biomethane reclaimed from landfill via waste-to-energy solutions? Clean Energy is helping companies and public organizations meet aggressive environmental goals.

Proven strong leadership -- you will join a team of accomplished, seasoned professionals at Clean Energy, led by Andrew Littlefair. Mr. Littlefair served as President of Pickens Fuel Corp (PFC), predecessor company of Clean Energy, which he co-founded in 1997 with Boone Pickens and was Staff Assistant to then President Ronald Reagan in the Office of Presidential Advance from 1983 to 1987. Our executive team's profiles can be viewed at CleanEnergyFuels.com.

Solid growth -- Clean Energy has the right solutions at the right time, as more and more organizations are exploring alternative fuel vehicles and solutions. For instance, in 2009 we opened the world's largest public LNG truck fueling station to serve the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as well as regional trucking; this facility will help transportation companies comply with the Port of Long Beach's Clean Air Action Plan.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive wage, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes all you would expect plus some pleasant surprises, such as a discretionary match on our 401(k) plan -- in four of the last five years the company has matched 50% of the employee's annual contribution. You'll also receive a company truck, which you'll fuel at your stations, a cell phone and uniform. Pictured: Clean Energy is building America's Natural Gas Highway, a network of public CNG and LNG fueling stations connecting coast to coast and border to border. 

Keys to Success

To qualify and find success in this role, you'll need to be a total package person -- have the technical prowess, a commitment to safety, strong analytical skills, and customer service savvy. As a Service Technician, you should be capable of troubleshooting, analyzing, and correcting -- handling everything for your site. With your strong background (the job is approximately 70% mechanical and 30% electrical) you'll find your way, but will first need to learn the terminology, understand and respect the higher pressure, always follow safety protocols, and learn LNG and eventually CNG equipment. We'll give you the tools you need to succeed through a varied training program, but you should come in, hit the ground running and get right down to the business of learning and performing.

To be the total package person we seek, you should also have these key competencies:

Strong sense of urgency -- a customer centric attitude and sense of urgency in protecting the client's and Clean Energy's interests. Compressors are on an auto-call system and if there's a problem, response must be immediate.

A "do what it takes" attitude -- you should be hard-working, dedicated, and present Clean Energy in the best light possible. Attitude is always important.

 

About Clean Energy

Taking the Lead in Clean-air Transportation

Clean Energy is the largest provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, fueling over 40,000 vehicles each day at over 500 fueling stations throughout the United States and Canada. With a broad customer base in a variety of markets, including trucking, airport shuttles, taxis, refuse, and public transit, we build and operate compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling stations; manufacture CNG and LNG equipment and technologies for ourselves and other companies; and develop renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities.

Video: Clean Energy is moving America toward the use of natural gas for transportation, and we're continuing to grow.
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