Field Operations Technician

Field Operations Technician 
Modern Hydrogen   
Greater Miami, Florida Area- Full Time, Contract – Onsite 
Contract duration: 2 years 

Modern Hydrogen has an immediate opening for a motivated Field Operations Technician in Miami, FL. As a Field Operations Technician, you will play an integral role in the installation, startup, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and inspections of our groundbreaking decarbonization pilot plants and other field equipment. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our pilot and maintain a strong focus on safety throughout all operations. 

You will be required to work onsite at our facility in the greater Miami, FL area and be on-call during nights and weekends. The contract duration is 2 years with full company benefits and W-2 employment.  

Modern Hydrogen is a Seattle-based cleantech startup.  We decarbonize natural gas into clean hydrogen at the point of use. With $100MM in venture capital raised from world-renowned investors including Bill Gates to support our vision, we are seeking best-in-class talent to accelerate our impact. The race to decarbonize the planet is on, and our technology has enormous potential to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors of the economy.   

Responsibilities:  

• Safely operate heavy machinery such as forklifts and cranes 

• Load and unload materials as needed 

• Pick up and process carbon, including driving a corporate vehicle between the pilot site and carbon transfer sites 

• Perform equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to identify issues 

• Adhere to all safety policies, SOPs, and regulations 

• Accurately log and document equipment hours, maintenance, and materials 

• Coordinate with the Field Services Manager to ensure priorities are clear and assignments are completed in a timely manner 

• Other duties as assigned 

Skills and Experience:

• 5 years of experience operating and maintaining relevant chemical process field equipment     

• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting  

• Experience and professionalism in a customer-facing role  

• Safety first mindset and ability to follow safety protocols  

• Excellent written/verbal communicator; skilled team collaborator 

• Detail-oriented with ability to complete accurate documentation    

• Valid Florida driver's license with a clean record and the ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license  

• Physical capability to work primarily outdoors in the weather, standing up to 80% of the time, able to bend/crouch, and lift >25 lbs. 

• Forklift certification  

• Trade school certification preferred 

• Consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, the ability to pass a drug and alcohol test based on customer site requirements 

You are encouraged to apply even if you don't possess all of the typical qualifications. Modern Hydrogen values diverse experiences, backgrounds and ideas, and we know diversity of thought contributes to our success. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.    

Modern Hydrogen is proud to offer a comprehensive total compensation package designed to support our employees & their families and promote health & wellness.   

• Hourly pay range is $14.00 - $35.00/hr.  

• Relocation assistance for those moving from out of state 

• Ownership of the company in the form of incentive stock options 

• Retirement matching through Vanguard’s SIMPLE IRA with elective 3% employer match 

• Company paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance ($100,000), and AD&D for employees. 50% covered for dependents 

• Optional access to our flexible spending account and additional voluntary life buy-up 

• 8 paid holidays 

• Generous PTO: ten days of vacation per year (accrual rate increases with every year of tenure), sick leave, two personal days per year (prorated upon hire), eight paid holidays per year, three to five days of bereavement leave per instance, five days per year for jury duty 

• Flexible working schedules 

• Parental leave to welcome a new family member 

• Annual professional development budget 

• Two employee assistance program services which include wellness planning, estate planning, financial counseling and more 

• Dog-friendly office, fully stocked breakroom, engaging company events, and friendly and fun team! 

Exact salary may vary depending on job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, training, certifications/licenses, and other business needs.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. 

https://modernhydrogen.com/