Full-Time

CNG Technician

Posted on 8/18/2026

Freedom AFI

Freedom AFI

Turnkey RNG and CNG fueling infrastructure

Compensation Overview

$30 - $50/hr

Colorado, USA

In Person

Primary on-call coverage is for Colorado sites; travel is required as needed.

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • A valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record are required.
  • Compressor maintenance experience and knowledge of natural gas compression systems are required.
  • Experience working with high-pressure gas systems is required.
  • Experience troubleshooting emergency shutdown systems is required.
  • Experience troubleshooting low-voltage electrical systems is required.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills are required.
  • The ability to read, understand, and follow original equipment manufacturer and operations and maintenance manuals is required.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a safety-focused approach to work are required.
  • Proficiency with computers and electronic service documentation systems is required.
  • The ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours service calls is required.
  • The ability to travel as required is required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform preventative maintenance on compressors and compressed natural gas equipment, including oil and filter changes and monitoring pressure and temperature readings.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance in accordance with original equipment manufacturer recommendations, including oil changes and the inspection or replacement of valves, packing, and other components.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair compressed natural gas compression equipment and related systems.
  • Respond to emergency and after-hours service calls as required.
  • Complete daily service documentation and reports accurately and on time.
  • Work independently in the field with minimal supervision.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers.
  • Serve as the primary on-call technician for all Colorado sites.
  • Travel as required to support customer and operational needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with air or gas dehydration systems.
  • Experience with control systems.
  • Construction or related field experience.
  • Additional experience servicing compressed or renewable natural gas fueling or compression equipment.

Freedom AFI designs, builds, and operates turnkey alternative energy infrastructure for fleets, focusing on high-pressure fuels like CNG and RNG. Its products work through a vertically integrated Hub-and-Spoke model and SWIFT mobile fueling units (a 20-foot container with high‑pressure equipment) that can be deployed on-site in about 90 days to deliver fuel via high‑capacity compression and virtual pipeline logistics. The company differentiates itself with bundled design-to-maintenance services, rapid deployment, and growth through acquisitions and Apollo Global Management backing to scale across North America. Its goal is to make alternative fuels dependable and economically viable for a wide range of fleets, supporting transportation decarbonization.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 2025 Comtech Energy acquisition adds North American service scale and maintenance revenue.
  • SWIFT deploys in 90 days, winning fleets needing fast RNG rollout.
  • ACT Expo 2026 marketing and Canadian locations signal active cross-border commercial expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Low-carbon truck fuel demand hinges on LNG and battery-electric fleet adoption by 2027.
  • Public station footprint remains limited to Houston and Denver, restricting brand resilience.
  • Apollo control after September 2024 pressures management to justify acquisition-heavy expansion quickly.

What makes Freedom AFI unique

  • Apollo-backed Freedom AFI combines CNG, RNG, and mobile SWIFT deployments.
  • April 2025 deals with X3CNG and Lancer Energy broaden Western U.S. station coverage.
  • Hub-and-Spoke logistics plus virtual pipelines reduce customer dependence on permanent station builds.

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