Mission Operations Coordinator, Houston (am Shift)

Nuro Nuro · Robotics · Depot 2, TX · Central Operations

Nuro is seeking a Mission Operations Coordinator to schedule, coordinate, and optimize the allocation of resources for autonomous vehicle operations. This role involves managing daily operations, responding to emergencies, and driving continuous improvement projects to automate processes. The coordinator will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure operational efficiency and support the company's goals in scaling its self-driving technology.

What you'd actually do

  1. Translate the weekly plan into a schedule (with daily operator assignments) and ensure execution to plan; capture plan vs actual and provide insights on deviations
  2. Coordinate a full shift of fleet operations (testing, manual data collections and documenting shift activities) across multiple geographies; use independent judgment on a daily basis to course correct and re-optimize to maximize productivity
  3. Act as customer support for commercial deliveries by interacting with merchant and customers along with supporting on-road operations and escalating issues to appropriate parties
  4. Respond to and handle emergency and troubleshooting situations with composure
  5. Lead continuous improvement projects to automate processes

Skills

Required

  • 1 year of resource planning, allocation, optimization, reporting, etc. ideally in fleet management, autonomous driving and or robot operations/logistics
  • Ability to implement a schedule of operating times for the assigned shift including, but not limited to, working on shift rotations
  • Ability to synthesize and work with data to drive insights into operations for other teams to leverage - comfortable with sheets, data studio, Looker
  • Ability to work independently to solve problems and resolve issues
  • Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment with a willingness to help out where needed
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to remain flexible with the changing needs of the business as well as schedule changes

Nice to have

  • 2+ years experience in resource planning, allocation and optimization
  • 2+ years of experience in the AV/ delivery industry
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience