Date Posted: 7/1/2025 4:00:35 PM
City, State: Sonoma, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Salary (USD): $85,000 - $100,000
Description
Unison Energy
Position Details:
Title: CHP Technician
Location: Sonoma, CA
Shift: Day shift
Compensation: $87K - $100K+ based on experience. A company vehicle will be provided. There is a quarterly bonus of up to $5k based on performance.
Benefits: Hybrid work schedule, medical, dental, vision, PTO, 10 Holidays &1 Floating Holiday!
Travel: 15% overnight, most projects and operations will be within a commute, allowing you to be at home. You really are given the freedom to run your region as if you own this part of the company.
Position Description:
As a CHP Technician, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems and microgrid assets. You will work hands-on with power generation equipment—engines, generators, heat exchangers—and control systems to ensure high performance, safety, and uptime. This role is critical to achieving the company’s mission of delivering reliable and resilient on-site energy
Key Responsibilities:
• Operate and maintain CHP and microgrid systems to ensure >97% uptime
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical components (generators, pumps, heat exchangers)
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled engine maintenance, including full engine tear-downs
• Diagnose faults using digital and analog tools
• Support safe system operation, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance
• Accurately document maintenance activities and system performance data
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers
• Contribute to a positive culture of accountability, safety, and technical training
Qualifications:
• Experience operating or maintaining CHP systems, power generation units, or gas/diesel engines
• Hands-on mechanical experience with high-speed/medium-speed engines, pumps, and heat exchangers
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems (wiring, controls, relays)
• Comfortable using computer-based tools (Windows, scheduling software, IM platforms)
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a field-based environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
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