Robot Field Operator

Role at a Glance

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.

What you will do

• This role is located in Aurora, NC. For the right candidate, Gecko Robotics is willing to support relocation.

• 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.

• This position requires occasional travel for training or company and inspection support purposes.

About You

• 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.

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.