Freedom AFI

Freedom AFI

Turnkey RNG and CNG fueling infrastructure

CNG Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 9/30/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Houston, TX, USA
In Person

Travel is required as needed, with primary on-call coverage for Colorado sites.

About the job

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.
  • Provide primary on-call technician coverage 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 is preferred.
  • Experience with control systems is preferred.
  • Construction or related field experience is preferred.
  • Additional experience servicing compressed natural gas or renewable natural gas fueling or compression equipment is preferred.

About the company

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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What believers are saying

  • June 2025 ComTech acquisition expanded mobile fueling and improved direct fleet service capabilities.
  • Freedom still operates 24/7 public stations in Houston and Denver, showing real utilization.
  • RNG demand remains strong among refuse and transit fleets seeking emissions cuts and fuel savings.

What critics are saying

  • Clean Energy Fuels operates 600+ North American stations, dwarfing Freedom's network scale.
  • Freedom's growth depends on Apollo capital and integration of X3CNG, Lancer Energy, and ComTech.
  • Any drop in CNG and RNG fleet adoption undermines the entire infrastructure-as-a-service model.

What makes Freedom AFI unique

  • Apollo-managed funds bought majority control in September 2024, backing national expansion.
  • Freedom AFI owns a hub-and-spoke C/RNG network with 25+ stations and 60+ O&M sites.
  • SWIFT™ mobile fueling deploys in 90 days, combining high-pressure fast-fill with on-site flexibility.

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