Operations Coordinator; COO Office

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Knoxville, TN

Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Permanent, full time

Chief Operating Officer

Type One Energy are seeing an Operations Coordinator who will strengthen the operating cadence of the COO Office and PMO, ensuring meetings, onboarding, and cross‑functional processes run smoothly. The role drives clarity, follows up on decisions and actions, and maintains the artifacts and dashboards that keep the Operations department on track.

• Plan and run the COO Office cadence (weekly ops standups, PMR check‑ins, monthly steering), including scheduling, agenda prep, facilitation logistics, notes/minutes, and action‑item tracking to closure.
• Post artifacts to the appropriate workspace.
• Manage the COO’s calendar: schedule meetings, resolve conflicts, and ensure prep materials are ready.
• Coordinate COO’s travel arrangements, expense reports, and logistics for domestic/international trips.
• Act as a liaison between the COO and senior stakeholders / department personnel, ensuring timely follow‑up on commitments.
• Own COO Office/PMO SOPs and playbooks (meeting standards, artifact templates, intake forms), maintaining a single source of truth in SharePoint/Teams.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 3–5 years in operations/department coordination support.
• Demonstrated excellence in meeting facilitation, action‑item management, and stakeholder communications.
• Experience coordinating onboarding and developing process KPIs; comfort with typical company training rhythms.
• Tools:
  Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel/PowerPoint), basic project tools; ability to learn new software's and systems.

• Operational rigor and attention to detail; proactive follow‑through.
• Structured communication—turns discussions into clear decisions and actions.
• Stakeholder management across key departments (e.g., engineering, supply chain, and program management).
• Continuous improvement mindset (standardizing templates/SOPs, tightening cycle times).

• Stock and share options
• Relocation allowance
• Insurance plans
• 401k retirement options
• And many more great voluntary benefits

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.