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    Car Chief– AO Racing Team

    St. Charles, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time10+ yrs experiencePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    AO Racing is looking to add a talented Car Chief to its multiple championship winning LMP2 Program.

    Leading a Team of Mechanics:

    • Lead a team of mechanics on our Oreca 07 LMP2, ensuring work gets done and meets AO Racing’s standards and the car is ready for each event.
    • Work closely with Team Manager, Race Engineer, and Crew Chief to identify opportunities for improvement and collaborate with the team of mechanics to put these in place.
    • Delegate and monitor work for mechanics, ensuring everything is completed in the correct timeline.
    • Lead by example and motivate your crew through a culture of safety, craftsmanship, responsibility, and dedication.

    Vehicle Preparation:

    • Direct car preparation for each event, ensuring all development tasks and part tracking are complete.
    • Refine practices across all build departments and maintain an up to date deep technical knowledge.
    • Utilize HH Data Management for build, setup, and event information.
    • Perform and lead team in accurate vehicle setup and set down.

    At Track Tasks:

    • Responsible for ensuring that the mechanics and the car are ready to execute all phases of the event:
    • Vehicle service and preparation.
    • Setup changes, diagnostics, and repairs between sessions.
    • Lead the crew during pit stop execution and go over the wall to service the car during Pit Stops.
    • Accurate post-event teardown and event-related information will be meticulously recorded, leaving no detail behind.

    Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Maintain professional appearance of cars, equipment, and workspace.
    • Interaction with AO’s growing fan base and sponsors.
    • Involvement with the teams’ long-term planning and continued education and leadership training.
    • Stay current on technical specifications, event procedures, and pit lane rules.

    What you’ll need: 

    • 10+ years in motorsports with focus on vehicle preparation, development, and event execution.
    • 2+ years as a car/crew chief in professional racing.
    • Prototype race car experience and training is plus
    • Oreca P2 experience is a plus
    • Expertise in disassembly, inspection, and reassembly to technical specifications; strong understanding of setups and safety systems.
    • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
    • Proficiency in machining (lathes, mills, drill presses, band saws).
    • Ability to work safely with hazardous materials; knowledge of emergency procedures.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
    • Experience in car setup and parts lifeing per manufacturer parameters.
    • Valid US passport and international travel.

    Why AO Racing?

    There are many benefits that come with working with us as a Full-time employee such as:

    • 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees and their eligible family members.
    • Life Insurance
    • Retirement Plan
    • All travel expenses covered
    • Modern, clean, and well-equipped shop
    • Great team environment and work ethic
    • Race team uniform and equipment
    • Tuition Assistance Program
    • AO Racing Merchandise discount program
    • On-Site Gym
    • Competitive Pay & Bonus Program

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    AO Racing

    AO Racing is a motorsports team competing at the top level, including the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the World Endurance Championship, with a vision of winning.

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