Engineering Technician at Renewell Energy

Bakersfield, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Field Testing, Troubleshooting, Firmware Development, System Inspection, Report Creation, Parts Sourcing, Contractor Management

Industry

Electric Power Generation

Description

Join Renewell and drive innovation at the cutting edge of the energy storage and well remediation sectors. Our breakthrough technology tackles the climate crisis by converting inactive oil and gas wells into gravity-based energy storage systems—providing reliable renewable power while cleaning up millions of idle wells across the U.S. This is a rare opportunity to be one of the early hires at a mission-driven startup that is entering a promising growth phase with ~$15M raised to-date (VCs, US DOE (ARPA-E), CEC, etc.), regulations recently changed in 3 states, and deployment poised to 5-11x in the next 2 years. If you’re excited by hands-on, creative problem-solving, and scaling a revolutionary technology in a high-paced environment, let’s talk. Role: As an Engineering Technician, you will take ownership over the installation, operations and execution of field testing our gravity energy storage technology, while also supporting its continued development. This role is largely hands-on with consistent travel to installation/testing sites (Elk Hills (Tupman) and Bakersfield, CA; as well as likely installations near Denver, Colorado) will be required. As part of a high-growth startup, you will be challenged to rapidly expand your skillset, with ample opportunity to grow into roles of increasing responsibility. Responsibilities: Running tests, creating summary reports, and delivering recommendations to Engineering Inspecting, analyzing, and troubleshooting systems and equipment Sourcing replacement parts Hands-on firmware development (with assistance from our Lead Electrical Engineer) Repair or replacement of faulty equipment Manage contractors/consultants for repair support as needed For further background on Renewell, please take a look at our website (renewellenergy.com) or this mini-documentary: https://tinyurl.com/2p82trd9 Required skillset/experience: High school diploma A relevant degree or certification is preferred Comfortable reading and utilizing user manuals Reliable and flexible Location Bakersfield, California will be the primary location, with 10-20% of time spent in San Luis Obispo. Renewell Energy values collaborative, growth-minded, innovative thinking and finding ways to have fun while maintaining a culture of excellence. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including: Salary range for this position (depending on experience and skillset): $55k to $75k + equity Silver-level family health coverage (medical, dental) Employer 401(k) contributions, up to 5%, full match Life insurance and disability coverage Renewell Energy is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our team.

Responsibilities

As an Engineering Technician, you will oversee the installation and operation of field testing for energy storage technology. This role involves hands-on work and requires travel to various installation and testing sites.