Machine Operator - Contract

TAR•Odessa, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mission TAR is building an off-grid power plant for data centers using renewable technologies, with a focus on delivering large-scale power quickly. The company vertically integrates hardware and software, including racking systems, power electronics, dispatch algorithms, and on-site construction. The Machine Operator runs TAR’s proprietary robotics on active field sites for full shifts using a tablet-based operator dashboard. The role includes checking machines and work areas, maintaining safe operating perimeters, monitoring equipment and site conditions, reporting issues, recording shift activity, and supporting basic upkeep and repairs. Operators also share field observations to help improve workflows and the operator dashboard.

Requirements

Hands-on experience operating or working around machinery or heavy equipment, ideally on a construction or similar field site.
Comfort working outdoors for full shifts in changing weather and on uneven terrain.
A dependable track record of arriving on time for every shift.
Ability to learn to operate and monitor equipment through a tablet or operator dashboard.
Sound safety judgment and willingness to stop work and speak up when something is not right.
Clear communication with mission control, technicians, and site crews.

Nice To Haves

Experience on solar, utility, energy, or other large-scale infrastructure sites.
Exposure to GPS-guided, remote-controlled, or autonomous equipment.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Run TAR’s proprietary robotics on active field sites through full shifts, starting, monitoring, and stopping operations through a tablet-based operator dashboard.
Complete pre-shift and post-shift walkarounds of each robot and its work area, checking equipment condition, site readiness, and safe clearances before machines move.
Maintain safety perimeters around machines by enforcing exclusion zones, stopping operations when conditions change, and keeping crews, visitors, and equipment clear of active work.
Monitor system status, alerts, and on-site conditions in real time, and report faults, anomalies, and near misses to mission control and field technicians.
Accurately log shift activity, downtime, and machine issues on the dashboard.
Perform basic first-line upkeep, including cleaning, visual inspections, and consumable checks, and support technicians during repairs.
Share field observations with the team, including workflow friction and dashboard issues that could improve the system.