Temporary Field Data Collector (4-Week Job, involving travel within 3h of SF)

Join our team for a dynamic 4-week project as a Field Data Mapper! This opportunity is perfect for those who enjoy exploring the outdoors and have meticulous attention to detail. In this role, you will be embarking on travels to various off-the-beaten-path locations to develop detailed maps of equipment used in the field. The position demands not only a passion for outdoor adventure, including both walking and hiking through diverse terrains but also the ability to drive to these remote areas. Quick adaptability to technical devices and processes is a must. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have their own vehicle available for use, as the project covers extensive ground to achieve its objectives efficiently.

Training will be provided for 4 hours, tentatively scheduled for April 9th at our Walnut Creek Office, consistent with previous sessions. Your main tasks will involve creating accurate equipment maps in the field, utilizing your skills in navigation and data collection while on foot, hiking, and driving.

Dates: Thursday, April 11th - 4/30/24

Project Total Pay: $6,400 total for delivery of data with accurately labeled, completed points assigned to you. Payment made after the return of all equipment to Gridware.

Travel Required to: Areas are within 3-4 hours drive from San Francisco with overnight stays (paid for by company)

Company credit card to cover gas & meals will be provided

Responsibilities:

• Focused Data Collection: Embark on a mission into remote areas to accurately collect data to assess signal strength of communications networks utilizing our proprietary IT platform
• Short-term Community Engagement: Act as a positive representative of our company during this brief period, interacting when necessary with curious local community members to facilitate data collection efforts.
• Diligent Record-Keeping: Maintain thorough records of field activities, including data collection sheets, progress notes, and relevant observations to support project success.
• Supportive Team Contribution: Offer insights and data from the field that could help refine our operational procedures, contributing to the project’s overall success.

Required Skills:

Candidates must have

• Proven Field Data Collection Abilities: Experience in similar short-term projects or the ability to quickly adapt to field data collection tasks.
• Independence: Capable of following instructions from supervisors while working autonomously in remote settings.
• Effective Communication: Strong documentation and reporting skills, along with the ability to professionally engage with team members and external parties as needed.
• Tech Savviness: Ability to quickly learn and proficiently use specific data collection technology and software, ensuring effective and efficient data gathering.
• Physical Capability and Mobility: Physically fit for outdoor work in various conditions and holding a valid driver’s license with a clean record, prepared for extensive travel including some hiking during the assignment. Some areas are not road accessible and may require hiking.
• A car for the full duration of the project and a valid driver's license
• Outdoor friendly professional attire (smart-casual outfit comfortable enough to hike in)

This temporary position is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy the excitement of outdoor work and the precision of data collection, all while contributing to a vital project within a condensed timeframe.

About Gridware

Gridware is a venture-backed climate tech startup on a mission to protect the electric grid from extreme weather events such as wildfires and storms. We’re a startup building hardware and software to provide grid operators with unprecedented on-the-ground intelligence to ensure safe and reliable power operations.

Founded in 2020, we’ve raised over $18M from leading VC funds including Lowercarbon Capital, Fifty Years, True Ventures, and Wireframe Ventures. Gridware’s technology was listed as one of 200 life-changing inventions by Time Magazine in 2022. Our co-founders have also been listed in Forbes’ “30 under 30” for social impact.

Gridware is an equal opportunity employer. We want applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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