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Gecko Robotics is helping the world’s most important organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Gecko's complete and connected solutions combine wall-climbing robots, industry-leading sensors, and an AI-powered data platform to provide customers with a unique window into the current and future health of their physical assets. This enables real-time decision making to increase the efficiency and safety of operations, promote mission readiness, and protect the environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure.

The Robot Field Operator is on the frontlines of our robotic industrial inspections. This individual plays a key role in ensuring customer needs are met while performing inspections and operating in-field robotic products in industrial environments. When not engaged in inspection work, the Robot Field Operator is responsible for maintenance and repair of electromechanical equipment including gears/motors, cameras, actuators, control boxes, cables, etc.

• Perform in-field robotic inspections at the customer site in support of the Gecko Operations Lead and customer timeline.

• Perform all procedures and work to Gecko and customer safety policies, including wearing proper PPE.

• Operate robotic inspection equipment and ensure data integrity in an industrial environment.

• Ensure highest customer satisfaction through effective communication and job execution.

• Maintain robotic equipment including repair, cleaning, and others while not in the field.

• Ensure compliance with schedule.

• Solicit and relay customer and product feedback for the purposes of improving quality and scope of services.

• Complete trip reports, expense reports, and other paperwork covering activities in the field.

• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technical details of company service offerings and tools.

• Use hand drill, drill press, grinder and other assembly tools as required.

• Support Robot/Field AUT Specialists, both in the field and in the shop.

• Perform other activities as directed.

• Maintain compliance with all customer required background check and drug screening requirements.

• Has relevant experience in oil and gas or similar industrial environments.

• Must have hands-on experience working with electrical and mechanical devices/tools.

• Must be hard working, a self-starter, confident, and highly ethical.

• Must possess a positive attitude, good attention-to-detail, and time-management skills.

• Must be able to work well with others and have strong communication skills..

• Demonstrates grit, resiliency, and commitment to get the job done.

• Willingness to learn from everything, including failure.

• Team player who strives to grow with the team and make each other better.

• Is proud of what Gecko has to offer and represents the company with enthusiasm.

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid TWIC card.

• Willingness to learn and grow within Gecko.

• Ability to travel 75% of the time and up to 90% during peak times

Work Environment:

• This job operates in multiple environments, including a machine shop, and field work performed in OSHA-confined spaces, at heights, and in multiple weather conditions including heat, rain, and cold.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively

• Ability to carry 50 pounds, for a distance up to 100 feet

• Ability to climb stairs while carrying up to 50 pounds

• Ability to push and/or pull up to 50 pounds consistently, for periods up to 12 hours per day

• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per day

• Ability to bend, stoop, and/or crawl repetitively

• Ability to wear a respirator

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off. 

Gecko values collaboration, innovation, and partnership, and we believe we do our best work when we're together in person. We’re an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week, others need a bit more flexibility. Ultimately, we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact.

Gecko is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect today’s infrastructure and give form to tomorrow’s. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our critical mission, we’d love to hear from you.