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Project Associate (Field Operations)

Apna

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJobNo compensation foundPosted 4w agoVerified open 3 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Job overview

Apna is hiring a Project Associate (Field Operations). The role supports large‑scale industrial data collection programs, handling on‑site execution across manufacturing, automotive, warehouse and other facilities, ensuring recording quality, equipment management and acting as primary contact at collection sites.

Key focus areas include Execute on‑site data collection activities across assigned industrial facilities, Set up, configure, and maintain head‑mounted camera systems and recording equipment, and Train participants on recording procedures, equipment usage, and project guidelines.

Successful candidates bring 6 Months To 3 Years Experience and Ability To Travel Extensively Across India. Important skills include Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Abilities, Operational Execution Abilities, Troubleshoot Basic Hardware Issues, and Working In Manufacturing And Industrial Environments. Preferred (not required): Managing Field Teams and AI/ML Data Collection Projects.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational AbilitiesOperational Execution AbilitiesTroubleshoot Basic Hardware IssuesWorking in Manufacturing and Industrial EnvironmentsDocumentation SkillsReporting SkillsExcelGoogle SheetsManaging Field TeamsAI/ML Data Collection Projects

Qualifications

6 Months to 3 Years ExperienceAbility to Travel Extensively Across India

Full job description

About the Role

We are looking for highly motivated Project Associates to support large-scale industrial data collection programs. This is a field-intensive role involving on-site execution across manufacturing, automotive, warehouse, and industrial facilities.

The Project Associate will be responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day collection operations, maintaining recording quality, handling equipment, and acting as the primary point of contact at assigned collection sites.

Requirement: 1

Experience: 6 months to 3 years

Location: Bangalore (Field job / Travel required)

Salary: 30k

Employment Type: Contractual

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute on-site data collection activities across assigned industrial facilities.

  • Set up, configure, and maintain head-mounted camera systems and recording equipment.

  • Train participants on recording procedures, equipment usage, and project guidelines.

  • Monitor live recording sessions to ensure compliance with recording protocols and quality standards.

  • Perform routine equipment checks, battery management, SD card management, and device troubleshooting.

  • Ensure secure handling, storage, and transportation of recording devices and accessories.

  • Verify recording quality before participants leave the site and identify issues requiring re-recording.

  • Maintain daily collection logs, participant records, equipment inventory, and incident reports.

  • Coordinate with facility representatives to ensure smooth execution with minimal operational disruption.

  • Upload or hand over recorded data following established data security protocols.

  • Escalate operational issues, equipment failures, or site-related challenges to the Project Coordinator.

  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, consent procedures, and client confidentiality requirements. Required Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong organizational and operational execution abilities.

  • Ability to troubleshoot basic hardware issues independently.

  • Comfortable working in manufacturing and industrial environments.

  • Good documentation and reporting skills.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

  • Ability to travel extensively across India. Preferred Qualifications

  • 6 months to 3 years of experience in field operations, data collection, survey execution, logistics, or project execution.

  • Experience managing field teams or working on AI/ML data collection projects will be an added advantage.

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