Field Operations Technician - Heavy Equipment & Site Prep

AT Process Technologies; Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AT Process Technologies (ATP) is building a core team to stand up autonomous skidded production systems for energetics. As a Ground Operations Technician, you will prepare test pads, support hardware installation, and operate heavy machinery with a strong emphasis on safety in energetic material environments.

You will work closely with the Site Manager, engineering, and reliability teams through setup, testing, and teardown, ensuring readiness and proper documentation on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school training a plus.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in ground operations, field service, industrial maintenance, or similar physical/technical roles.
• Experience operating heavy equipment (forklifts, telehandlers, skid steers, or similar); valid license/certification a plus.
• Comfortable with rigging, lifting, and moving heavy equipment safely.
• Ability to work hands-on outdoors and in test pad, field, and plant environments in all weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through on site readiness and safety.
• Ability to work as part of a crew and communicate issues clearly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with Site Manager and engineers to prepare test pads and facilities for equipment load-in/load-out.
• Set up and break down test configurations, staging areas, and temporary infrastructure before test events.
• Support installation, positioning, and rigging of skid units and test hardware at ATP and customer sites.
• Drive and operate heavy machinery (forklifts, telehandlers, skid steers, cranes) to move equipment.
• Assist engineering and reliability teams during setup, testing, and teardown.
• Follow safety protocols for handling energetic materials and maintain clean work areas.
• Maintain accurate punch lists and equipment logs.

Skills

Hands-on

Heavy equipment

Rigging

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Team player

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Trade school training

Tools

Forklifts

Telehandlers

Skid steers

Cranes

Job description

AT Process Technologies (ATP) is building a core team to stand up autonomous skidded production systems for energetics. As a Ground Operations Technician, you will prepare test pads, support hardware installation, and operate heavy machinery with a strong emphasis on safety in energetic material environments.

You will work closely with the Site Manager, engineering, and reliability teams through setup, testing, and teardown, ensuring readiness and proper documentation on site.