Operations Field Technician - Merced

Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Supervisor: Regional Director of Operations

Compensation: Starting hourly range $18 - $28;
Commensurate to Skills and Experience

Hours: Full-time:
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

• Eight and a half paid holidays annually
• Two paid flexible holidays annually
• ICHRA Health Insurance Reimbursement
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Medical Clinic Membership for employees & dependents
• Other benefits accrue over the first 3-24 months, including: additional paid vacation, 401k with matching, and quarterly profit share.

Place of Work: Merced, CA

Corporate Headquarters: 1730 South Street, Redding CA, 96001

Maas Energy Works is the leading developer and operator of agricultural waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company designs, develops, constructs, and operates biogas renewable energy generation systems, primarily on dairy farms. Our projects include anaerobic digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading.

Maas Energy Works is seeking a new Operations Field Technician to support and maintain the ongoing operations of dairy digester projects in the areas of Galt, Tulare, Merced, Fresno County, or Buckeye Arizona. Maas Energy is looking for an applicant that is highly self-motivated, with an ability to quickly learn extensive industry specific skills. Applicants must understand mechanical equipment and effectively work independently or with remote support to troubleshoot issues within industrial systems on multiple sites as they arise.

Our operations team is split into office staff and field staff (this position) that work on the job sites. Field staff’s close coordination with company office staff ensures high quality outcomes for operations and good relationships with partners. and accountability. The role of the field staff is to conduct routine maintenance of systems, repairing or replacing equipment as necessary, and troubleshooting issues as they arise.

Equipment to be serviced includes large internal combustion engines, biogas pipelines, 3-phase motors, electric manure pumps, electrical wiring, PLCs, and industrial flares.

• Travel to various facilities for routine and preventative maintenance ensuring that all equipment and systems are operating as designed while maximizing facility up-time
• Troubleshoot issues on-site or remotely as they arise
• Maintain spare parts inventory as needed
• Communicate via email, text, and phone with team members, clients, and business partners as necessary

• General mechanical and electrical experience preferred but not required (2+ years)
• Be able to demonstrate analytical thinking with an ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues timely
• Ability to work in the field unsupervised
• Must be proficient in English. Proficiency in Spanish is helpful but not required
• Must possess valid US driver’s license

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This job mainly operates in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, etc. Noise level may be loud at times and works around moving mechanical or construction equipment.

Must be able to move objects of at least 50 lbs., and use leg, abdominal, and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.