Mining Field Operations Lead

Decisive Point; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition, Inc. is seeking an experienced field operations leader to manage on-site services, safety protocols, and deployment readiness across mining and autonomous testing environments.

You will lead daily field operations, coordinate test plans with engineers and operators, and drive continuous improvements in operational efficiency and vendor accountability. This role requires adapting to rugged environments and maintaining strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in field operations or equivalent.
• Proven leadership in execution-oriented roles within complex deployments.
• Strong vendor and contractor management with clear accountability.
• Comfort operating in rugged, dynamic environments with high tempo.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site services and test readiness to enable testing.
• Lead daily field operations at customer deployments and ensure teams and equipment are ready.
• Coordinate test plans and schedules with Test Specialists and Vehicle Operators.
• Partner with test engineering teams to align on test plans and goals.
• Promote a strong safety culture and escalate risks to the Safety team.

Skills

Field operations

Leadership

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Mining/AV testing

Job description

Applied Intuition, Inc. is seeking an experienced field operations leader to manage on-site services, safety protocols, and deployment readiness across mining and autonomous testing environments.

You will lead daily field operations, coordinate test plans with engineers and operators, and drive continuous improvements in operational efficiency and vendor accountability. This role requires adapting to rugged environments and maintaining strict safety standards.