Engineering Technician

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:

• Conducting tests, troubleshooting, creating summary reports, and recommendations to Engineering
• Inspecting, analyzing, and performing root cause analysis on 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

Requirements

Required skillset/experience:

• Associates degree in relevant trade such as mechatronics, electronics, engineering technician
• OR associated trade certification
• Bachelors degree is preferred
• Comfortable reading and utilizing user manuals
• Reliable, flexible, and detail oriented

Location

Bakersfield, California will be the primary location, with 10-20% of time spent in San Luis Obispo.

Benefits

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.