Closed Course Mission Operations Specialist - AZ in Surprise, Arizona at TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC.

· Closed course test daily prioritization and communication of test teams, vehicles, test tracks, and testing equipment.

· Unblock test teams and support debugging or re-prioritization of missions while aligning with TechOps on vehicle maintenance priorities and timelines.

· Monitor and report fleet health ensuring all on-road vehicles are in the correct configuration for test requirements and objectives.

· Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; Recommend new procedures to enhance efficiency of day-to-day operations as appropriate.

· Using SOUL, Schedule test vehicle’s, and vehicle operators based on daily mission priorities.

· Coordinate with on-site Supervisor’s for test campaign staffing plans and support prioritization discussions.

· Be able to quickly pivot resources from blocked tests to un-blocked tests in the queue.

· Review any un-triaged bampfs and approve them and then assign them to be executed.

· Download onboard software to USB drive if Wifi is unavailable or if multiple releases are required for one test.

· Resolving and escalating alerts per the SOP.

· Filing Work Orders in CARMAN to maintain CC fleet health

· Track test status of closed course missions using JIRA, Waymo SOUL, and Google Docs.

· Mapping verification

· Use ROADMAP to confirm the road graph for specific closed course tests

· Troubleshoot specific road graph constraints

· Assist in Safety audits, inspections, safety reporting, incident management, and fatigue management.

· Manage emergency response, weather monitoring, change management, and record keeping

· Asset management (BFLs, laptops, keys, etc.), fuel/charging management, cleaning procedures (trailers, sensors, and vehicles), and onsite storage/parking management
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*TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job. **Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

· Associate degree or equivalent technical experience is required

· Vehicle testing and system validation experience preferred

· Valid state DMV issued or valid foreign country issued driver’s license

· In-depth knowledge of computers including work processing and data analysis software

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, organizational, and systematic thinking skills

· Experience managing multiple concurrent projects/activities and meeting tight deadlines with significant workload in a changing environment.

· Ability to complete and pass all internal, position specific job and safety trainings required

· Standard office, climate controlled environment

· Some travel is required

· May be exposed to temperatures below 0 degree and above 95 degrees

· May be exposed to inclement weather

· May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as gas, oil, and paint

· Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time

· Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

· Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers

· Capable of positioning one’s self into bending, stretching, climbing, or awkward positions