Operations Coordinator - Mining Team

Operations Coordinator - Mining Team

Location:

Seal Beach
• Mining
• In office
• Full‑time

At Astro Forge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and with a smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space.

Our Mining department is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail‑driven Operations Coordinator to support and advance the day‑to‑day operations of our Mining endeavors. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth execution of complex projects across engineering, procurement, and permitting functions.

You will thrive here if you excel at coordinating across multiple work streams, keeping many moving parts on schedule, and ensuring operational and regulatory readiness for cutting‑edge mining activities. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with strong project‑management fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and experience supporting technical teams in fast‑moving environments.

• Project Management & Coordination
  • Drive integrated project planning, including schedule management, milestone tracking, risk/issue monitoring, and cross‑functional coordination.
  • Maintain project dashboards and documentation so engineering, operations, and leadership teams have clear, accurate, and timely visibility into progress.
  • Lead internal project updates, ensuring tasks are tracked, dependencies are visible, and teams stay aligned.
• Procurement & Vendor Management
  • Manage procurement of complex hardware, including long‑lead‑time items critical to mining operations.
  • Own vendor communications, including request quotes, negotiate pricing, track shipments, and resolve delays to ensure on‑time delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering and operations to source specialty components and materials.
  • Oversee purchasing workflows, including purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and budget adherence.
  • Monitor inventory to avoid shortages and maintain operational readiness.
• Permitting & Regulatory Support
  • Coordinate permitting activities for multiple mine sites, ensuring all applications, renewals, and compliance documentation stay accurate and up to date.
  • Communicate with external stakeholders, including local, state, and federal entities, to meet regulatory deadlines and maintain compliance.
• Operational Support
  • Maintain an organized and safe laboratory environment, enforcing best practices and safety standards.
  • Support internal research projects by managing documentation, logistics, and resource flow.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and external stakeholders.

• Associate degree and 6+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience.
• 3–6 years in project management or project coordination, ideally within a hardware, mining, engineering, aerospace, or startup environment.
• Familiarity with procurement of technical components, vendor management, and long‑lead‑time hardware purchasing.
• Exceptional organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including being capable of managing upward and across disciplines.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, juggle multiple priorities, and adapt quickly as operational needs evolve.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted and occasionally stand for extended periods.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

• Experience in project management, procurement of technical components, vendor management, or contract negotiation in Mining.

At Astro Forge, you’ll be at the forefront of space exploration and resource acquisition, working on challenges that have never been tackled before. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of asteroid mining and contribute to a revolutionary industry with immense scientific, economic, and environmental potential.

Level I: $75,250 - $84,500

Level II: $86,250 - $98,500

Level III: $105,250 - $124,500

• Full healthcare benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match
• Stock options in Astro Forge

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.