Mechanical Technician

Company Overview:

Avina is leading the charge in revolutionizing the hydrogen sector with the construction of the first-of-its-kind clean hydrogen facility in Southern California. This innovative facility will be the largest hydrogen production and dispensing site in North America, contributing to the global transition to clean energy. As a key player in the hydrogen revolution, Avina is committed to creating sustainable solutions for energy and transportation needs, shaping the future of clean hydrogen infrastructure.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Post-secondary technical training in mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, pumps, welding, or similar fields.

- Minimum of 2–5 years of mechanical maintenance, assembly, or troubleshooting experience in an industrial environment.

- Experience with mechanical systems such as pumps, compressors, valves, and rotating equipment preferred.

- Experience in hydrogen, industrial gases, renewable energy, fuel cell systems, or chemical processing equipment is a strong plus

- Working knowledge and hands-on experience with high-pressure piping and pressure vessels in compliance with ASME standards (such as Section VIII, B31.3, and B31.12), including inspection, maintenance, and safety practices.

- Working experience with high pressure system having working pressure of 15000 psig.

- Competence in use of standard hand tools, power tools, and mechanical assembly fixtures.

- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.

- Troubleshooting and repair of pumps, compressors, hydraulics, and related equipment.

- Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space procedures, and industrial safety standards.

- Comfortable working in industrial plant environments with exposure to noise, heat, and mechanical vibrations.

- Willingness to work on rotating shifts, overtime, or on call as operationally required.

- Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to document maintenance tasks, write reports, and fill work orders.

- Works collaboratively with operations, reliability, and engineering teams.

- Familiarity with hydrogen-specific safety standards (e.g., NFPA 2, OSHA) and safety certifications such as OSHA, HAZOP, SIMOP, etc., is an added advantage.

- Experience with instrumentation and basic electrical troubleshooting is an added advantage.

- Well versed with ISO/ American Standards and local statutory norms in California.

- Ambitious, energetic, self-motivated, self-managed, results oriented personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensure uninterrupted operation of mechanical systems at the plant. Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime.

- Adhere to the plans for installation, start up, testing, preventive maintenance, etc. for the mechanical systems for facility of Hydrogen production plant.

- Perform preventive maintenance, alignments, lubrication tasks.

- Support commissioning, startup & shut down activities under supervision.

- Adhere to the standard operating procedures and standard maintenance procedures for plant.

- Follow the permit system for routine maintenance jobs in the plant and necessary record keeping.

- Assisting Plant Manager in developing and implementing the annual capital and operational budget.

- Providing technical support to the staff and contractors on day-to-day operation and maintenance related matters

- Conducting inspections: Perform routine inspections and audits to identify and resolve issues.

- Identifying ideas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement and plan to implement

- Evaluating new technologies: Recommend new technologies to improve efficiency and productivity.

- Ensuring that all necessary reporting, recordkeeping, and documentation is completed.

- Maintain up to date technical documentation to meet regulatory requirements.

- Maintain tools, spares & other mechanical related inventories.

Why Avina?

- Be part of the largest clean hydrogen facility in North America and contribute to the global clean energy revolution.

- Work in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment with passionate and innovative professionals.

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Opportunities for professional growth and development in the rapidly growing hydrogen and clean energy sector.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person