Robotics Project Coordinator (Remote)

Remote
Operations /
Full Time - Remote /
Remote
The Robotics Project Coordinator role combines hands on in-field work to install and operate drone and robotic systems in solar farms as well as scaling these operations. The position blends technical knowledge, on-your-feet critical thinking, and excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

    • Participate in and lead in-field installation of robotic systems (both planning and execution)
    • Travel to work sites to install, operate, and maintain robotic systems or other special projects as needed to ensure project and customer success
    • Abide by standard operating procedures for efficient and safe installation and maintenance of robotics systems
    • In-field testing of new equipment and data capture methods when needed
    • Build and oversee team responsible for ongoing installation and maintenance of robotic systems
    • Create and staff to in-field deployment schedule
    • Provide feedback to and manage relationships with in-field crews in order to ensure positive customer experience
    • Act as primary point of contact for in-field crews
    • Track and report on all budget items related to this work
    • Keep up to date on industry trends surrounding robotics
    • Draft and publish documentation of new data capture processes and related systems
    • Track project success and completion through real-time updates of spreadsheets and databases
    • Share regular progress reports within team
    • Escalate matters appropriately utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), proper channels, and critical thinking
    • Participate in specialty projects or R&D missions as assigned and communicated by team and company leadership

Required Qualifications

    • Current FAA Part 107 certificate
    • Excellent written and verbal communication
    • Team player
    • Love learning new things fast and staying up on technology
    • Strong time management skills and a knack for adapting to changing priorities and project needs
    • Ability to travel on short notice and for up to 75% of time
    • Bachelor’s degree 
    • 1-3 years of work experience in solar electrical, drone, robotics, or other industrial settings
    • Hands on experience using tools to install and repair mechanical and electrical systems
    • Must be primarily located in the contiguous US
    • Must be authorized to work in the US

Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with thermography
    • Experience using project management systems (Airtable, Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheets, etc.) 
    • Experience as trainer, team lead, and/or subcontractor supervisor
    • Experience with desktop GIS applications such as QGIS or ArcGIS
    • Familiarity with SQL or other data querying language
    • Prior startup experience