What We Do

Gecko Robotics is helping the worlds most important organizations ensure the availability reliability and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Geckos complete and connected solutions combine wall-climbing robots industry-leading sensors and an AI-powered data platform to provide customerswith a unique window into the current and future health of their physical assets. This enables real-time decision making to increase the efficiency and safety of operations promote mission readiness and protect the environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure.

Role at a Glance

The Robot Field Operator is on the frontlines of our robotic industrial inspections. This individual plays a key role in ensuring customer needs are met while performing inspections and operating in-field robotic products in industrial environments. When not engaged in inspection work the Robot Field Operator is responsible for maintenance and repair of electromechanical equipment including gears/motors cameras actuators control boxes cables etc.

What you will do

• Perform in-field robotic inspections at the customer site in support of the Gecko Operations Lead and customer timeline.

• Perform all procedures and work to Gecko and customer safety policies including wearing proper PPE.

• Operate robotic inspection equipment and ensure data integrity in an industrial environment.

• Ensure highest customer satisfaction through effective communication and job execution.

• Maintain robotic equipment including repair cleaning and others while not in the field.

• Ensure compliance with schedule.

• Solicit and relay customer and product feedback for the purposes of improving quality and scope of services.

• Complete trip reports expense reports and other paperwork covering activities in the field.

• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technical details of company service offerings and tools.

• Use hand drill drill press grinder and other assembly tools as required.

• Perform other activities as directed.

• Maintain compliance with all customer required background check and drug screening requirements.

• This position requires occasional travel for training or company support purposes.

About You

• This is an embedded position local to Aurora NC must be open to relocation if not local.

• Has relevant experience in oil and gas or similar industrial environments.

• Must have hands-on experience working with electrical and mechanical devices/tools.

• Must be hard working a self-starter confident and highly ethical.

• Must possess a positive attitude good attention-to-detail and time-management skills.

• Must be able to work well with others and have strong communication skills..

• Demonstrates grit resiliency and commitment to get the job done.

• Willingness to learn from everything including failure.

• Team player who strives to grow with the team and make each other better.

• Is proud of what Gecko has to offer and represents the company with enthusiasm.

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid TWIC card.

• Willingness to learn and grow within Gecko.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in multiple environments including a machine shop and field work performed in OSHA-confined spaces at heights and in multiple weather conditions including heat rain and cold.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively

• Ability to carry 50 pounds for a distance up to 100 feet

• Ability to climb stairs while carrying up to 50 pounds

• Ability to push and/or pull up to 50 pounds consistently for periods up to 12 hours per day

• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per day

• Ability to bend stoop and/or crawl repetitively

• Ability to wear a respirator

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Who We Are

At Gecko our people are our greatest addition to competitive compensation packages we offer company equity 401(k) matching gender-neutral parental leave full medical dental and vision insurance mental health ongoing professional development family planning assistance and flexible paid time off.

Gecko values collaboration innovation and partnership and we believe we do our best work when were together in person. Were an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week others need a bit moreflexibility. Ultimately we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact.

Gecko is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect todays infrastructure and give form to tomorrows. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability uniform service veteran status age or any other protected characteristic per federal state or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our critical mission wed love to hear from you.