Operations Superintendent

About Us

At Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI) we are a global leader in vehicle automation solutions. Our technology enables safe efficient and scalable automation for industries such as solar agriculture construction landscaping mining logistics energy and defense. With a commitment to innovation and excellence ASI continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in autonomous technology.

Our mission is to help you reach your potential through innovative robotic solutions. We pride ourselves in our core values: Autonomy Safe Simple Transparent Growth Humble and Attention to Detail.

Role Overview

The Operations Superintendent is responsible for ensuring the safe reliable and efficient operation sustainment and testing of manual and autonomous heavy machinery across ASI proving grounds customer sites and fielding locations.

This role provides hands-on operational leadership overseeing day-to-day vehicle operations while developing and enforcing safety training certification and compliance protocols. The Operations Superintendent supervises test operators and field technicians coordinates fleet maintenance and logistics manages test track infrastructure and partners closely with engineering and test teams to ensure systems are safe operationally effective and ready for customer deployment.

This position requires deep heavy equipment expertise strong operational judgment risk management capability and a passion for mentoring and building high-performing teams in complex test and field environments.

Core Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise daily operation of manual tele-operated semi-autonomous and autonomous heavy equipment at ASI proving grounds and select customer sites

• Lead mentor and develop a team of test operators technicians and support personnel

• Foster a culture of safety accountability professionalism and continuous improvement

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering verification and program teams to support testing and deployment goals

Safety Compliance & Certification

• Develop implement and enforce operational and safety protocols

• Ensure compliance with OSHA industry standards and site-specific safety requirements

• Train and certify team members in heavy equipment operations test track safety inspections and operational readiness

• Audit training records certifications safety practices and inspection processes; correct deficiencies as needed

Test Execution & Infrastructure Management

• Coordinate and schedule test execution maintenance and resource allocation

• Manage and maintain test tracks safety features fleet assets and supporting infrastructure

• Support test planning execution data collection and reporting activities

• Ensure operational readiness of vehicles and systems prior to testing and field deployment

Fleet Maintenance & Logistics

• Oversee fleet management inspections preventative maintenance minor repairs retrofits and troubleshooting

• Coordinate logistics for ASI vehicles and support equipment

• Ensure vehicles and systems are properly configured and maintained for testing and customer fielding

Fielding & Customer Support

• Develop fielding plans for new hardware and software systems

• Lead teams in testing training deploying and stabilizing systems at customer and stakeholder sites

• Support customer acceptance operational transition and post-deployment stabilization

• Represent ASI professionally in field environments and high-visibility deployments

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience operating a variety of heavy equipment
  • CDL and/or OEM certifications preferred
• 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience overseeing technical or operational staff
• Strong understanding of industrial safety protocols and compliance within environments such as agriculture construction mining manufacturing energy military logistics or similar heavy equipment industries
• OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred or willingness to obtain)
• Demonstrated experience in fleet management maintenance coordination and operational readiness
• Ability to perform minor maintenance retrofits and troubleshooting
• Experience instructing coaching or formally training others in equipment operations
• Experience supporting quality assurance or system validation efforts (familiarity with tools such as Jira JAMA or similar preferred)
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn ASI command-and-control systems (e.g. Mobius)
• Strong communication analytical judgment organizational and leadership skills

Physical Requirements

• Traverse indoor and outdoor environments for extended periods (6-10 hours per day)
• Enter and exit heavy equipment multiple times per shift
• Frequently bend stoop crouch and reach to inspect and service equipment
• Work safely in varied weather conditions and uneven terrain
• Use laptops and mobile devices for documentation and reporting
• Detect and respond to operational and environmental safety risks

Benefits

ASI offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401K Retirement Plan
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Medical Dental Vision Plan
• Options for Life Insurance benefits
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Plan

EEO Statement

At Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI) we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected characteristic. ASI complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.