Field Operations Engineer - Tunneling Systems

Boring Company; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boring Company in Las Vegas is seeking a Field Operations Engineer to own one or more production‑critical subsystems in tunneling operations. You will troubleshoot in the field, support maintenance, and drive improvements to minimize downtime while keeping equipment in safe, reliable production condition.

You will coordinate with field teams, engineering, and supply chain; own documentation and procedures; work long hours in the tunnel; ensure safety compliance and contribute to faster, more

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ electrical/ robotics/ mechatronics or related field.
• Experience in field operations, construction, infrastructure, tunneling, or similar fast-paced environments.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with hands‑on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, controls, robotic, or heavy equipment systems.
• Ability to analyze operational data, identify trends, and drive practical improvements in a production environment.
• Willingness to work long hours in the field, including substantial tunnel time, with strong communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of one or more assigned production‑critical subsystems (belt/conveyor, grout system, mining trucks, or other equipment).
• Keep subsystems reliable, maintainable, and available for production through field troubleshooting, inspections, and performance monitoring.
• Identify failure modes and improvement opportunities; implement solutions to reduce downtime and improve performance.
• Own subsystem documentation, including procedures, inspection standards, maintenance plans, and reports.
• Coordinate with field teams, maintenance, engineering, project management, supply chain, vendors to resolve issues and support upgrades.
• Ensure subsystem work is executed safely and in compliance with site, construction, and tunneling safety requirements.

Skills

Field operations

Problem solving

Data analysis

Team coordination

Tunnel work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

The Boring Company in Las Vegas is seeking a Field Operations Engineer to own one or more production‑critical subsystems in tunneling operations. You will troubleshoot in the field, support maintenance, and drive improvements to minimize downtime while keeping equipment in safe, reliable production condition.

You will coordinate with field teams, engineering, and supply chain; own documentation and procedures; work long hours in the tunnel; ensure safety compliance and contribute to faster, more