Terranova
Field Equipment Operator
Berkeley. Posted a month ago
The role
This person will operate, transport, set up, maintain, and repair field equipment. Work involves operating pumps, injection systems, generators, sensors, and robots in the field.
What you will do
- 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
Required qualifications
- 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 required
- U.S. permanent residency
Nice to have
- Oilfield, drilling-rig, farm-equipment, pump-operation, diesel-mechanic, and heavy-equipment experience
Before you apply
- U.S. permanent residency
About the company
Terranova builds intelligent robotic systems to terraform the Earth itself, including lifting land, restoring wetlands, and protecting critical infrastructure. Their work supports climate resilience, disaster recovery, and defense across the United States and beyond.