What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydrogen Plant Operator position at Independence Hydrogen?
Company Overview: Independence Hydrogen (IH) manufactures and distributes hydrogen locally in the Richmond, VA area to lower costs and carbon emissions. We make clean, safe, and energy resilient communities!
Position: Highly self-motivated teammate with exceptional attention to detail. As a Hydrogen Plant Operator, you will:
- Perform day-to-day functional checks on hydrogen equipment
- Handle the loading and unloading of hydrogen trailers at plant fill stations
- Conduct troubleshooting and maintenance on hydrogen gas equipment for safe operations, working closely with IH Technicians when higher level repairs are required
- Complete administrative documentation such as maintenance records and incident reports
- Manage day-to-day operations to ensure streamlined customer service
- Interface with customers, drivers, and suppliers to include host site personnel
- Work within best safety practices and established standard operating procedures
- Represent IH professionally, enforcing proper safety procedures at all times
- Report to the Plant Operations Manager
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma Required
- Computer software skills with strong verbal communication
- Technically minded individual capable of operating high-pressure gas lines and equipment
- Previous exposure to compression systems, pressure vessels, and piping in an industrial environment, and instrumentation maintenance preferred
- Hydrogen / Industrial Gas / Fuel Cell / Energy / Energy Storage experience a plus
- Clean Motor Vehicle Record:
- No more than two (2) moving violations and no serious traffic violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years
- No DUI, DWI, OUI, or reckless driving involving alcohol/drugs convictions
- Veterans strongly encouraged to apply.
Company Culture: (strongly influenced by a military ethos; the right candidate shares these values)
Safety - Safety first, safety always. Trust, but verify. Radical transparency.
Integrity - Do what’s right. Be professional. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Leadership – Pioneer the American hydrogen economy. Service to others. Humility.
Compensation:
Competitive base salary; Annual bonus tied to individual and overall company performance; Equity (stock) grant; Immediate benefits package including medical, dental, and vision on day 1, and proper PPE/FR uniforms provided.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.50 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Hourly pay
- Yearly bonus
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Ashburn, VA 20147 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ashburn, VA 20147: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $36