Remote Operator

Boring Company; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Equity

Job summary

The Boring Company in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Remote Operator to remotely control the tunneling equipment and ensure precision and safety in high‑pressure environments. The role is 100% in person, based in the Global Operations Control Center, with occasional travel to project sites.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in remote controlled field operations (military, aviation, mining, or infrastructure), strong electrical, mechanical and robotic systems knowledge, and the ability to work long hours

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in remote-controlled field operations.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and robotic systems knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to commute to Bastrop, TX; 100% in-person role.
• Comfortable with long hours and travel up to 10% of time.
• Knowledge of safety regulations in construction or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Remotely control mining operations from the Global Operations Control Center (GOCC).
• Record and document mining-process failures that affect cost, speed, or reliability.
• Develop and follow documentation (including work instructions, procedures, and bills of materials) that are used to standardize mining operations and maximize project efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations to maintain a secure work environment for all team members.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training programs for field and operations personnel to enhance their technical skills and ensure adherence to protocols.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in tunneling technology, sharing knowledge and best practices with the team.

Skills

Remote operations

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Robotics

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Travel availability

Flexibility with long hours

Safety regulations

Job description

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.

The Boring Company is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Remote Operator to remotely control the various equipment involved in tunneling operations (including the Tunnel Boring Machine). This role is best suited for someone with an aviation, maritime, or military mindset who will develop and follow strict procedures, communicate clearly, and drive consistency across remote operations.

As a Remote Operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of our tunneling projects, directly controlling the machine with a high sense of urgency. This role requires a strong operating background (drones, aircraft pilot, air traffic control, nuclear reactors, power stations, or similar) and the ability to work long hours. Remote Operators should expect to spend most of their time working in the Global Operations Control Center (GOCC) and occasionally travel to our various commercial and development projects.

Responsibilities

• Remotely control mining operations from the Global Operations Control Center (GOCC).
• Record and document mining-process failures that affect cost, speed, or reliability.
• Develop and follow documentation (including work instructions, procedures, and bills of materials) that are used to standardize mining operations and maximize project efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations to maintain a secure work environment for all team members.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training programs for field and operations personnel to enhance their technical skills and ensure adherence to protocols.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in tunneling technology, sharing knowledge and best practices with the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3-5 years is ideal) in remote-controlled field operations, preferably in a military, aviation, mining, or infrastructure-related industry (pilots, controllers, etc.).
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and robotic systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically and strategically.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Comfortable with commuting to Bastrop, TX as this role is 100% in person (no work from home)
• Willingness to work long hours, including spending up to 10% of the time in the tunnel (travel away from Global Operations Control Center to actual commercial projects).
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures in construction or similar industries.

Culture

We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

Benefits

• employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a 401(k) plan
• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees

The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.