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Caliche Development Partners · Princeton, California
Company Description
Caliche Development Partners is a Houston, TX-based company focused on delivering carbon storage solutions along the U.S. Gulf Coast and beyond. The organization develops projects ranging from carbon sequestration to subsurface storage of industrial gases, including hydrogen. By enabling secure, large-scale storage, Caliche supports industrial decarbonization and long-term energy transition goals. Team members join a growing company working at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and critical infrastructure.
Central Valley Gas Storage (CVGS), Northern California's premier underground natural gas storage facility, is seeking a Facility Engineer to join our team.
This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead engineering initiatives that support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical energy infrastructure while working closely with operations, maintenance, integrity, and regulatory personnel.
Role Description
The Facility Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Princeton, CA. This position is responsible for overseeing daily facilities operations, ensuring reliable performance of mechanical, electrical, and process systems supporting carbon and industrial gas storage activities. Typical responsibilities include monitoring equipment and utilities, diagnosing and troubleshooting facility issues, coordinating and executing preventive maintenance, and supporting safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance. The Facility Engineer collaborates with operations, project, and EHS teams to plan upgrades, optimize facility performance, and support commissioning and modification of systems. The role also involves maintaining documentation, working with external vendors and contractors, and contributing to continuous improvement of facility reliability and efficiency.
Key
Engineering & Technical Support
Provide engineering support for daily facility operations and maintenance activities.
Evaluate facility performance and recommend improvements to increase safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Troubleshoot operational and equipment issues, identify root causes, and help develop corrective actions.
Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and technical documentation.
Develop engineering calculations, technical reports, procedures, and design packages.
Project Management
Manage capital improvement and maintenance projects from concept through commissioning.
Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and budgets.
Coordinate activities with contractors, consultants, equipment vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Support contractor qualification and compliance reviews by verifying technical scope, qualifications, and project requirements.
Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Participate in future facility expansion, upgrade, and infrastructure replacement projects.
Lead and support technical reviews of contractor deliverables, including drawings, calculations, datasheets, and vendor data.
Asset Reliability & Maintenance
Support facility reliability and asset management programs.
Analyze equipment failures and recommend long-term reliability solutions.
Assist with maintenance planning and optimization of critical assets.
Support Management of Change (MOC) processes for facility modifications.
Participate in root cause failure analyses and risk assessments.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Apply PHMSA, DOT, CPUC, CalGEM, OSHA, and Cal-EPA requirements in facility designs, engineering standards, and project work packages.
Provide technical input to incident investigations and complete assigned engineering corrective actions.
Assist with development and implementation of engineering standards and operating procedures.
Support process hazard analyses and management of change reviews by identifying technical hazards and isolation requirements.
Operational Support
Provide technical support during maintenance activities, facility outages, and startup, and return-to-service activities.
Assist operations personnel in resolving complex process and equipment issues.
Support day-to-day operations activities, including equipment troubleshooting, work prioritization, and field engineering support.
Assist with maintenance projects, including scope development, planning, and field execution support.
Participate in emergency response activities as required.
Support development of long-range facility improvement and capital investment plans.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
Natural gas storage operations
Pipeline facilities
Compressor stations
Oil and gas operations
Utility systems
Industrial or process facilities
Capital project management
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
Knowledge of pipeline, pressure vessel, compression, wellhead, and process equipment systems.
Familiarity with PHMSA, DOT, OSHA, and industry standards.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Self-motivated with strong organizational and leadership abilities.
Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Work Environment
Working throughout industrial process facilities and pipeline infrastructure.
Occasional climbing, walking on uneven terrain, and inspecting operating equipment.
Exposure to varying weather conditions and industrial environments.
Periodic travel for training, engineering support, vendor meetings, or project activities.
Participation in emergency response and occasional after-hours support as needed.
Career Growth
Engineering Manager
Operations Management
Project Management
Why CVGS?
Competitive salary and annual incentive opportunity
Medical, dental, and life insurance
401(k) plan
Company phone, and laptop
Professional training and development opportunities
Exposure to critical energy infrastructure projects
A collaborative environment focused on employee growth and success
If you're an engineer who enjoys solving real-world challenges, leading impactful projects, and contributing to the safe operation of critical energy infrastructure, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with CVGS.
Details
| Company | Caliche Development Partners |
| Location | Princeton, California |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Full-time |