Full-Time

Propane Service Technician

Sign on Bonus

Posted on 10/1/2025

Haffner's

Haffner's

51-200 employees

Biomass-residue hydrogen production technologies

Compensation Overview

$28 - $35/hr

+ Sign-on Bonus

Leominster, MA, USA

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • A minimum of three years of experience in propane service (waived for trainees)
  • Some or all appropriate licensing, including: NH Gas Fitter License, preferably with Service Technician endorsement; NH Master Plumber License; MA LP Installer; MA Master Plumber License; ME Propane and Natural Gas Technician (all waived for trainees, who instead must obtain proper trainee credentials)
  • Clean MA/NH/ME driving record
  • Understanding of blueprints, plans, and manuals
  • Ability to pass company-provided drug test, alcohol test, and physical
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, overtime, and on call shifts
Responsibilities
  • Installs, maintains, and repairs tanks, piping, heating equipment, and appliances at commercial and residential customer sites
  • Communicates in a timely manner with dispatchers, maintaining a schedule and making sure any delays are properly communicated to the customer
  • Follows a standardized format for customer repair visits
  • Documents all installed equipment upon arrival: make, model, serial number, type of fuel, necessary test measurements, and pictures where applicable
  • Diagnoses diverse electrical and mechanical service issues
  • Explains the diagnosed issue in concise terms to the customer, together with the resolution
  • Understands, and articulately conveys, company pricing and services to customers
  • Repairs by obtaining any needed replacement parts, calibrating system to manufacturer’s recommendations, and thoroughly testing components for functionality
  • Identifies and reports to owner potential opportunities for additional business (newer system, service contracts, and additional services)
  • Completes visit by obtaining customer signature and correct customer information, including email address
  • Notifies dispatchers of any issues that require repair or compromise delivery or service
  • Maintains proper stock, parts, tools, and safety equipment in the vehicle
  • Maintains company vehicle, including frequent interior and exterior cleaning, refueling, reporting any mechanical issues and ensuring that they are corrected, and submitting completed monthly vehicle inspection forms
  • Participates in company provided training opportunities on latest industry technologies
  • Executes other tasks assigned by the Propane Service Manager

Haffner Energy provides turnkey energy solutions that turn biomass residues into renewable energy. The core offering is HYNOCA (Hydrogen No Carbon), a patented thermolysis process that produces renewable hydrogen in a carbon-negative way, built on three decades of development. The company designs, manufactures, supplies, and operates biomass-to-energy systems for clients, enabling them to use locally sourced waste to generate power, heat, or hydrogen. With more than 80 international patents and 40 completed projects, Haffner Energy differentiates itself through a long track record of implementing waste-to-energy and hydrogen projects, a clear focus on carbon-negative hydrogen, and an ability to deploy systems that leverage local biomass. The company is expanding into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to broaden its decarbonization impact by supplying hydrogen and SAF-related energy solutions to various industries.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lawrence, Massachusetts

Founded

1925

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Hypergas enables €1.5-3/kg hydrogen costs rivaling grey hydrogen at 20MW scale.
  • EU biomass subsidies exceed €200M in 2025 supporting HYNOCA commercialization.
  • SAF market triples by 2028 creating demand for thermolysis-derived feedstocks.

What critics are saying

  • Electrolyzer cost drops below €1/kg by 2028 displace thermolysis economics.
  • Biomass supply contracts fail as competitors secure residues first in 2026.
  • Chinese thermolysis rivals license tech undercutting Haffner patents by 2027.

What makes Haffner's unique

  • HYNOCA uses patented biomass thermolysis at 500°C producing hypergas and biochar.
  • Marolles plant commissions world's first 15 kg/h solid biomass hydrogen in 2025.
  • Generates negative carbon footprint capturing 16kg CO2 per kg hydrogen via biochar.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts at all company-owned foodservice locations

Competitive, On-Demand Pay

Kick Cards/Fuel discounts

Advancement Opportunities at all levels

Company News

CStore Decisions
Nov 3rd, 2025
Haffner's to Introduce Full-Service Loyalty Program

Haffner's to introduce full-service loyalty program. Haffner's has announced a new collaboration with Liquid Barcodes to develop and power its new mobile app and loyalty program, which is expected to launch in early 2026. With nearly 70 convenience stores and car wash sites across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, Haffner's is taking a major step forward in creating a fully integrated digital ecosystem that connects all its businesses under one unified Haffner's banner. Haffner's selected Liquid Barcodes for its comprehensive platform capabilities, which include mobile app development, full-stack loyalty solutions, car wash membership management and the ability to integrate multiple business lines into one unified system. With this partnership, Haffner's will operate on a single, consolidated platform, eliminating the need to manage multiple databases or coordinate among different technology vendors. Haffner's retains full ownership and control of its customer data, ensuring transparency and trust in every digital interaction. "Our goal is to deliver one seamless digital experience that unites every part of the Haffner's brand - from fueling and in-store purchases to car wash memberships and our home heating oil and propane services," said Janet Ries, chief brand officer at Haffner's. "Partnering with Liquid Barcodes allows us to bring all of our offerings under one connected platform, simplify our technology stack, remove friction and deliver more value to our customers through a unified, data-driven experience." The upcoming Haffner's app will feature a robust customer engagement ecosystem combining loyalty, rewards, gamification and subscriptions in one intuitive solution. "We're proud to partner with Haffner's in delivering a unified, end-to-end digital solution designed for growth," said Saurabh Swarup, GM North America, Liquid Barcodes. "Beyond technology, we operate a dedicated customer success function that ensures we are a true partner to our retailers, working closely with their teams to optimize program performance, deepen engagement and achieve long-term success. Our goal is to help forward-thinking retailers like Haffner's stay ahead of the curve while maintaining full data control and operational simplicity." Founded in 1981, Energy North Group is one of the largest wholesale and retail fuel distributors in the Northeast. Its flagship brand, Haffner's, is celebrating 100 years of fueling communities with dependable energy solutions with offerings spanning fuel, convenience, car wash and home heating solutions including heating oil and propane.

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