Operations Engineer; Deployments

Location

Austin

Full time

On-site

Deployments

Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.

Base is looking for a Deployment Engineer to architect the process for rapid deployments of hardware throughout the state of Texas. This pivotal role is focused on ensuring a positive customer experience and increased uptime of battery systems.

What You'll Do

• Build internal systems and operational procedures to deploy thousands of batteries to optimize partnership scalability.
• Develop procedures for training 3rd party contractors, and comprehensive documentation to standardize operations.
• Set up systems to collect data that will drive continuous process improvements and system changes.
• Owns process of expanding partnership operations in new communities across Texas metros.
• Troubleshoot and triage operational problems, ensuring swift resolution and minimal disruption.
• Development and implementation of operational improvements, pipeline, automations, building systems for scalability.
• Work cross functionally within Base to enhance partnership operations
• Participate in a rotation on-call schedule for managing the fleet.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of experience as a hands-on Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical/Industrial Engineer working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems.
• Experience developing processes and procedures for field work/manufacturing.
• Experience working with and managing vendors and subcontractors.
• Degree in Mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in operations.

• First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
• Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.
• Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.
• Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.
• Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.
• Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.