Field Operations Specialist (Tasmania)

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Halter is seeking a motivated Field Ops Specialist to join as one of the first hardware technicians on the ground in Australia. You will build an efficient operational system, visit farms, and ensure our hardware runs smoothly. You’ll diagnose issues, deliver collars to producers, and own on-site execution.

You’ll collaborate with teams in Australia and Halter's Auckland HQ, helping regional producers get an unmatched first-day experience and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with tools, electrical work, construction, networking, or equipment fitting.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure maintenance: oversee upkeep and repair of on-farm infrastructure.
• Hardware diagnosis: diagnose issues and feed back to the right team quickly.
• Deployment support: assist deployment on farms and troubleshoot installations.
• Field insights: report learnings to product and engineering teams.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Go-getter attitude

Strong communicator

Time management

Team player

Comfortable with ambiguity

Commitment to excellence

Willingness to travel

Job description

ABOUT HALTER

At Halter, we’re on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices. Imagine watching 500 cattle stand up and walk calmly towards their next break? No quad bikes, no dogs, no fences. Just a group of cattle walking at their own pace. People say it looks like magic. Our customers are revolutionizing grazing with Halter. It's changing lives and transforming an industry. People join Halter to do meaningful work. By joining us you’ll be solving challenging problems within a talented team and a culture built for high performance. Our team out-think, out-work and out-care. We’re committed to delivering real change in the world - this isn’t easy, and in truth, we love that it’s hard.

We’re backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Founders Fund https://foundersfund.com, Bessemer Venture Partners https://www.bvp.com/, BOND, https://www.bondcap.com/ DCVC https://www.dcvc.com/, Blackbird https://www.blackbird.vc/, Promus Ventures https://www.promusventures.com/, Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck and Icehouse ventures https://www.icehouseventures.co.nz/?utm_term=icehouse%20ventures&utm_campaign=Brand+Keywords&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=4064636360&hsa_cam=16902737884&hsa_grp=134004309485&hsa_ad=592971340272&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-1082530126230&hsa_kw=icehouse%20ventures&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2v-gBhC1ARIsAOQdKY0J0DepRVFDmjQlAkJPbZuQnLSA5UVzUzOXYiPxkjX-SeVa513_BhkaAr-MEALw_wcB.

To find out more, visit our LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/halter-limited & Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifeathalter/.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a motivated, hands-on Field Ops Specialist to join our team as one of our first hardware technicians on the ground in Australia. What is the hardware? The collars and towers that are what makes us Halter. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something genuinely new.

You’ll be responsible for building an efficient operational system from the ground up, getting out onto farms, and making sure our hardware infrastructure runs without a hitch. One moment you’re diagnosing a technical issue in the field, the next you’re delivering collars to a new producer. You’ll be the go-to person on the ground, the kind of person who takes ownership and gets things done.

You’ll work closely with dedicated teams in Australia, and at Halter’s Auckland HQ. You’ll play a key role in making sure our pioneering producers in the region get an unmatched experience from day one.

WHAT YOUR DAY COULD LOOK LIKE

• Infrastructure maintenance: Oversee the upkeep and repair of Halter’s on-farm infrastructure to keep operations running smoothly.
• Hardware diagnosis: Diagnose issues with our hardware and feed that information back to the right team quickly.
• Deployment support: Get out onto farms to help deploy Halter. Troubleshoot issues, support installations, and make sure things go well.
• Field insights: Feed your learnings back clearly to our product and engineering teams, so we’re always building what matters most for Australian cattle producers.
• On-call: Be part of our global on-call roster to support tower-related incidents and proactively find solutions in a timely manner.
• Data analysis: Collect, interpret, and analyse data from our hardware to optimise processes and improve operational efficiency. Spot issues before they become problems.
• Maintenance system: Help build and manage a maintenance system tailored to the Australian market.
• Collaboration: Work closely across Halter’s teams to stay aligned and drive strong customer outcomes.
• Travel: With producers spread across Australia, you’ll be on the road regularly. Expect 3 to 4 days a week and some nights away from home.
• Whatever else it takes: You’ll do what needs doing to make Halter continue to succeed in Australia.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Hands-on experience: Practical experience with tools, electrical work, construction, networking, or equipment fitting is a must.
• Go-getter attitude: You’re proactive, you take ownership, and you’re not afraid to figure things out on the go.
• Strong communicator: You can translate what you’re seeing in the field into clear, actionable feedback for a remote product and engineering team.
• Time management: You manage your own time well and get tasks done on schedule without someone looking over your shoulder.
• Team player: You work well with people across different locations and time zones.
• Comfortable with ambiguity: This is early-stage market entry. Things will be imperfect. You’ll thrive on that rather than be frustrated by it.
• Commitment to excellence: You take pride in delivering the best possible service and making sure Halter’s infrastructure is always at its best.
• Willingness to travel: You’re up for regular and sometimes spontaneous travel across the region.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Halter is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace — a place where we can each be ourselves and do the best work of our lives. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and under-represented groups of candidates tend to only apply when they meet every requirement.

WHY OUR TEAM LOVES WORKING AT HALTER:

• Work that genuinely matters. Every now and again a company comes along that transforms an entire industry and leaves the world in a better place. Our team gets to be part of something truly meaningful, helping farmers improve their livelihoods, spend more time with their families, and build more sustainable operations.
• Spectacular people solving hard problems. Our culture is designed for talented people to do work that changes lives. The team is filled with diverse, kind, and driven people who push each other to do their best work. You'll be thrown into the deep end, tackling complex challenges and building something tangible that solves real problems.
• You’ll grow here. Autonomy, mastery, and learning define how we work. You'll have the freedom to work on interesting problems, master new skills, and continuously develop yourself, both through your role and our $1,000 personal growth fund.
• This isn't easy, and we love that it's hard. Working at Halter will be the most rewarding and the most challenging work of your life. We move fast, take bold bets, and work hard to reshape an entire industry. As one team member put it: "Joining Halter is a bit like strapping yourself to a rocket ship, but it's an epic journey to be a part of!"