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Menlo Park, California, United States
Remote only
Mainspring Energy manufactures and delivers fuel-flexible, low-emissions local power solutions that rapidly add new capacity and deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric power. The company began commercial shipments of its Mainspring Linear Generators in 2020 and today has hundreds of megawatts in advanced development and field operations for leading Fortune 500 companies, data centers, and utilities. Mainspring also partners with global energy leaders including AEP, NextEra Energy Resources, Schneider Electric, and more.
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We are seeking a highly reliable and detail-oriented Operations Support Specialist to monitor system alerts, respond promptly to issues, and execute defined troubleshooting actions based on established flowcharts. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, comfort with technical systems, and the ability to work independently during afternoon and weekend shifts.
A key aspect of this role is flexibility — you may support coverage needs by filling open shifts, assisting with vacation or absence coverage, and adapting to changing operational demands.
Shift Schedule
This role follows a 4×10 schedule (four 10-hour shifts per week), with two shift block options:
Block A: Sunday – Wednesday from 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM PST/PDT
Block B: Wednesday – Saturday from 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM PST/PDT
Learn and understand novel electro-mechanical hardware systems and operations
Monitor system alerts and notifications during assigned shifts
Follow established troubleshooting protocols to address issues
Execute problem-solving actions based on provided flowcharts
Restart hardware systems or escalate issues to senior engineering staff as needed
Maintain detailed logs of alerts and actions taken
Ensure all issues are resolved within the allotted time or escalated appropriately
Provide weekend and flexible shift coverage, including filling in for team absences or vacations as needed
A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred
Previous experience in operations, dispatch, or customer support roles
Basic technical aptitude; prior experience with dashboards or similar systems is a plus
Familiarity with troubleshooting hardware and software systems and technology
Ability to follow detailed instructions and processes
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on execution
Attention to detail and the ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to provide flexible shift coverage, supporting team members during vacations or absences
Does your experience not meet all of our posted requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement. At Mainspring, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment, so if you want to help us transition the world to clean and affordable electricity, and don’t meet all posted requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities for the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background.
In more traditional words, Mainspring Energy, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
This compensation and benefits information is based on Mainspring Energy's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.
