About the role

As a Field Operations Specialist, you will serve as the primary coordinator for the Field Operations Department and support the Field Operations Manager in the day-to-day management of departmental activities. You will provide the administrative, technical, and operational backbone that keeps projects, personnel, training, and field activities coordinated — while maintaining clear communication across engineering, licensing, operations, and testing organizations.

This role is a great fit for an organized, proactive operator who thrives at the center of a fast-moving team. You will keep the department organized, informed, trained, and ready to safely execute Aalo's objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Field Operations Manager in the daily operations, planning, scheduling, and coordination of the Field Operations Department.
• Coordinate personnel assignments, travel, logistics, and resources to support field operations projects.
• Serve as a liaison between Field Operations and engineering organizations, keeping field teams informed of design changes, project priorities, and technical decisions.
• Maintain and track employee certifications, qualifications, and training records to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
• Coordinate, schedule, and administer required technical training programs, including Radiation Worker Training (including proctoring written examinations), Heavy Equipment Operator Training, Criticality Safety Training, and Fissile Material Handler Training.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Field Operations procedures, work instructions, training programs, and readiness initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure field activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Field Operations Manager with departmental reporting, planning, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, science, business, or operations-related field, OR equivalent hands-on operations, coordination, or program-support experience.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple technical teams.
• Ability to track and manage certifications, qualifications, records, and training compliance.
• Strong ownership mindset; comfortable working with ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-iterating environment.
• Air-travel-compliant form of ID and a valid Driver's License.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability regulated industries.
• Familiarity with training administration and proctoring.
• Exposure to regulatory or licensing processes, PRA, or nuclear QA requirements.
• Experience coordinating field, manufacturing, or construction operations.
• Familiarity with sodium testing, thermal hydraulics, or materials science.
• Proficiency with scheduling, records management, and collaboration tools.

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable working in office, factory-floor, and field environments alongside engineers, technicians, and operators.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods while wearing PPE when on the floor or in the field.
• Willingness to support field activities in industrial and remote environments when trained and authorized.
  
  

Requirements: 

• Based in the United States
• Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on technical level
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Corporate Gym Membership

Additional Information: 

Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.

Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.