Site Operator/Supervisor @ SafeAI

About SafeAI

SafeAI sees the future of heavy industry with off-road autonomous vehicles reshaping industries like construction and mining. We are pioneering a new approach to autonomous off-road equipment with AI-powered, vehicle and manufacturer agnostic technology that enables heavy industry operations to retrofit any piece of equipment with autonomous technology. Since 2017, we’ve been steadily establishing a foundation for the future, targeting the most important, heavily used off-road vehicles and industry segments to drive meaningful impacts across safety, productivity and cost reduction. We are now entering an era of massive industry adoption and are excited to be a commanding force in accelerating this movement to transform heavy industry with connected autonomy.

About the Team

As a fast paced, high growth company serving a very important mission, our amazing and talented team is a huge part of bringing this mission to reality. The work that you do at SafeAI will give you a unique perspective on developing and deploying leading edge autonomous technology and solutions, while working with top tier participants in the industry, and across the globe. The leadership team at SafeAI brings a unique blend of autonomous technology and industry specific experience from some of the top companies in the world, such as Google, Apple, Tesla, Continental, Uber, Caterpillar, BHP and Rio Tinto. We are strategically headquartered in Silicon Valley, with team members and office locations established in Perth, Australia, Tokyo, Japan and New Delhi, India that you would collaborate with on a regular basis.

We’re seeking an experienced Site Operator/Supervisor to join our talented team here at SafeAI. In this role you’ll be responsible for managing & maintaining SafeAI’s relationship with our partner on their mine site. As an experienced operator, you’ll be championing a safety first approach to all activities on the site whilst supporting our Quality Assurance (QA) team and developers in testing our autonomous vehicle solutions. You’ll also be responsible for the maintenance and operation of on-road and off-highway machinery, ensuring that all site personnel are properly trained and compliant with safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

● Liaising with Site Management & Production Supervisors to coordinate SafeAI’s site activities

● Ensuring compliance with Site, Regional & Federal regulations such as CFR Title 30

● Manually operating heavy equipment such as Haul Trucks, Compact Loaders & Dozers

● Training new equipment operators and supervising site personnel

● Supporting the Software Quality Assurance team in their day to day testing of autonomous vehicles

● Acting as a safety driver on autonomous assignments, making sound judgment calls on when to override

● Walking the work site, performing risk assessments & taking action as needed

● Keeping the work site & vehicles, clean, tidy and well maintained

● Collecting data and reporting on KPIs related to ‘production’ movement of materials

● Maintaining storage areas in a well organized manner, ensuring compliance with MSHA

● Hosting customers & visitors for demonstrations of autonomous technology

● Performing daily vehicle inspections & filling out defect reports when required

● Maintaining the workshop area, ensuring that only those with proper training are using tools

● Working with QA to set and enforce the site schedule for all visitors

● Enforcing Lock-out/Tag-out procedures & regularly inspecting safety equipment

● Communicating closely with QA / Development engineers to understand intended autonomous functionality and test goals

● Performing weekly and job-specific Job Hazard Analysis, sharing with site as appropriate

● Ensuring that vehicles are fuelled and ready to operate

● Championing a safety-first approach at all times

● Implementing & maintaining all signage & communications relating to autonomous operations

● Communicating vehicle movements & intentions using 2-way radio

● Ensuring that vehicles are maintained according to schedule

● Liaising on site with 3rd parties such as mechanics & maintenance personnel

● Keeping vehicle interiors & exteriors clean (where practical)

● Maintaining training records

Qualifications and Experience:

● Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

● Experience driving & operating heavy machinery in a construction / mining environment

● A can-do attitude and ability to work well individually and as part of a team to deliver common goals.

● Working knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical tasks and tooling

● Well organized & punctual with a keen eye for detail

● Experienced with implementing and enforcing safety procedures

● Excellent communication skills, particularly speaking & writing English.

● Proficient computer skills, experienced in writing & maintaining documentation

Preferred:

● CFR Title 30 Part 46/48 (MSHA) certified experienced miner

● Numerous years of experience driving & operating heavy equipment in a construction / mining environment

● Experience in site / facilities management

The Perks

In addition to a very competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer a fantastic culture and place to work within an established start-up environment. We provide plenty of snacks, grab & go meals and drinks to get you through the day, and we celebrate our accomplishments with off-sites gatherings and frequent happy hours. As an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO, we do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Benefit highlights:

· Competitive compensation package, including stock options

· Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents

· 401(k) plan

· Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

· Flexible vacation policy

· Free access to onsite Fitness Center

· Learning and development programs

· Employee assistance program

· Adoption assistance program

· Community snacks, meals & beverages

We hope that you’re a great candidate for this position and look forward to speaking with you!

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