Field Operations Lead: Mining & Autonomous Testing

applied; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition, Inc. is seeking a Field Operations Lead to manage on-site services and lead daily field deployments at customer sites.

You will ensure readiness of teams, vehicles, and equipment to support scheduled test activities and work closely with test engineering to align field execution with product goals. The role requires 5+ years in field operations, strong leadership, and experience handling vendor relationships in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in field operations in mining, AV testing, robotics, or industrial environments.
• Proven leadership in execution-oriented roles within complex deployments.
• Strong vendor and contractor management skills with accountability.
• Comfort operating in rugged, dynamic environments with high tempo.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site services such as utilities, safety zones, communication systems, and fleet access/security protocols.
• Lead daily field operations at customer deployments ensuring teams, vehicles, and equipment are ready for test activities.
• Coordinate test plans and work schedules for Test Specialists and Vehicle Operators.
• Collaborate with test engineering to align field execution with technical goals.
• Promote a strong safety culture and escalate risks to the Safety team.

Skills

Leadership

Field ops

Vendor management

Safety culture

Risk management

Job description

Applied Intuition, Inc. is seeking a Field Operations Lead to manage on-site services and lead daily field deployments at customer sites.

You will ensure readiness of teams, vehicles, and equipment to support scheduled test activities and work closely with test engineering to align field execution with product goals. The role requires 5+ years in field operations, strong leadership, and experience handling vendor relationships in challenging environments.