Commission Gasification Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

• Lead test-stand development from concept to ready-to-run-design, procure, build, instrument, and commission the fluid, mechanical, and control hardware needed to test high-pressure, high-temperature gasification systems.
• Design instrumentation, sampling, and flow-control hardware that survives particulate-laden, erosive, fouling service-purged pressure taps, protected thermocouples, syngas sample lines, and hot control valves that stay alive and trustworthy through a full campaign.
• Automate test operations and implement safe, repeatable abort and interlock logic for high-energy test sequences.
• Direct test execution-campaign planning, startup and shutdown sequencing, on-site operation, and real-time decision-making.
• Partner with gasifier reactor engineers and Arbor's Systems Engineering team to translate campaign objectives into executable test plans, P&IDs, and operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot hardware, instrumentation, and control issues to root cause; drive corrective actions through to verified resolution and feed lessons into the next test.
• Develop and maintain test-site procedures and operating practices, ensure compliance with safety standards, and participate in process hazard analyses (PHA/HAZOP) as the program evolves.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or related Engineering field.
• 5+ years of hands-on test-engineering experience-system testing, validation, or commissioning-with meaningful time spent building and operating test stands.
• Direct experience with high-pressure gas systems and high-temperature systems, including the hardware, instrumentation, and safety practices they demand.
• Strong instrumentation, sensor integration, and data acquisition skills-a track record of getting reliable measurements out of difficult service and turning test data into clear findings.
• Highly self-directed-able to take a broad goal, operate with minimal oversight, and drive the details to resolution without waiting to be steered.
• Strong ownership mentality and a curious, inventive mindset suited to a small, fast-paced startup environment.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site at Arbor's test facility in San Bernardino, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with gasification, slag-forming or oxy-fuel combustion, refractory-lined reactors, FCC, coker, ash- or solids-handling, or other dirty, high-temperature, fouling-prone systems.
• Hands-on operating experience in a pilot plant, test stand, national lab pilot program, or aerospace test cell environment.
• Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, or similar for data reduction; experience with PLCs, control systems, and industrial sensors.
• Experience with supercritical CO or other high-pressure (100+ bar) systems.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards (ASME, API) and test-site safety practice.
• Background in startup, R&D, or first-of-a-kind hardware development environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pre-IPO stock options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Arbor covers 90% for employees)
• Basic life insurance fully covered
• Health savings account (HSA) with matching
• Flexible savings account (FSA)
• Unlimited PTO 
• 12+ company holidays, including Earth Day! 
• 401(k)
• Commuter benefits
• Annual learning and development stipend
• And more!

Base Pay: $150,000 - $175,000 USD/year. The salary is subject to the applicant's skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.