Engineering Technician
Job Description
Position Overview
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 in a promising growth phase, with approximately $15M raised to-date, recent regulatory changes in three states, and deployment poised to increase 5-11x over the next two years. As an Engineering Technician, you will take ownership of installing, operating, and field-testing our gravity energy storage technology, along with supporting its continued development. This hands-on role requires consistent travel to installation and testing sites in Elk Hills (Tupman) and Bakersfield, CA, and likely near Denver, Colorado. Location: Primarily Bakersfield, California, with 10-20% of your time spent in San Luis Obispo.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct tests, troubleshoot issues, and create summary reports with recommendations to Engineering
- Inspect, analyze, and perform root cause analysis on systems and equipment
- Source replacement parts as needed
- Participate in hands-on firmware development with guidance from our Lead Electrical Engineer
- Repair or replace faulty equipment
- Manage contractors/consultants for repair support as needed
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree in a relevant trade (mechatronics, electronics, engineering technician) or associated trade certification
- Comfortable reading and utilizing user manuals
- Reliable, flexible, and detail oriented
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
Benefits & Perks
- 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% with full match
- Life insurance and disability coverage
Renewell Energy is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. No fee will be paid to third parties submitting unsolicited candidates.