About the role

Terranova Field Equipment Operator Backed by leading climate and American dynamism investors, Terranova builds intelligent robotic systems to terraform the Earth itself - lifting land, restoring wetlands, and protecting critical infrastructure from floods and sea-level rise. Our mission is to preserve the built environment, create new habitats, and usher in an era of abundance. Our work supports climate resilience, disaster recovery, and defense across the United States and beyond. We're assembling a world-class team that wants to work on something real, physical, and civilization-scale. If you want your work to reshape the world (literally), this is the place to do it.
The Role: This is not an office, engineering, or equipment-design position. Most of your work will involve operating, transporting, setting up, maintaining, and repairing equipment in the field. We are looking for someone who has spent significant time working outdoors in environments such as oilfields, drilling sites, farms, construction sites, industrial facilities, or heavy-equipment operations. You should be comfortable getting dirty, performing physical work, working in difficult weather, and troubleshooting equipment when something breaks. Practical field experience is more important than a college degree.
Responsibilities: Operate Terranova's field equipment, pumps, injection systems, generators, sensors, and robots Load, secure, transport, unload, set up, and break down equipment Operate or support skid steers, loaders, forklifts, trailers, pumps, and similar machinery Connect and maintain hoses, valves, fittings, pumps, and pressurized systems Inspect equipment before and after each shift Perform routine maintenance and mechanical repairs in the field Troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and equipment failures Move heavy tools, hoses, parts, and materials Support drilling, pumping, and injection operations Keep work areas, vehicles, trailers, and equipment clean and organized Follow field-safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions
Required Experience: At least three years of hands-on field experience in oil and gas, drilling, farming, construction, utilities, industrial operations, heavy equipment, or a similar environment Experience operating, maintaining, or repairing physical equipment Strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting ability Familiarity with pumps, hoses, valves, engines, generators, or hydraulics Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in changing conditions Valid driver's license and safe driving record Willingness to work weekends, travel, and stay overnight when requiredU.S. permanent residency Oilfield, drilling-rig, farm-equipment, pump-operation, diesel-mechanic, and heavy-equipment experience is strongly preferred. A college degree is not required. Schedule This is a five-day-per-week position, but it is not a Monday Friday schedule. Workweeks may include weekends, and schedules may change during field deployments. Occasional sixth days, travel, and overnight stays may be required.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Berkeley, CA

Occupation

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Industry

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Posted

8 days ago

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