Autonomous Mining Equipment Technician

Empire Cat•Winnemucca, NV

About The Position

Install, configure, troubleshoot, repair, and support Caterpillar MineStar™ technology systems—including Fleet, Terrain, and Command—on Caterpillar and other Empire-supported mining machines in field and shop environments. Commission, calibrate, and validate onboard technology hardware, sensors, networks, and software to ensure proper system performance, machine integration, and operational readiness. Diagnose and resolve malfunctions involving GNSS, onboard computers, displays, radios, wiring harnesses, and autonomous control components. Prepare Caterpillar machines and MineStar technology systems for deployment, commissioning, and delivery to customer sites. Work safely in active mining and construction environments and adverse weather conditions as required. Accept out-of-town assignments requiring extended overnight stays. Communicate information, instructions, and explanations about machine and technology system conditions, problems, corrective actions, and recommendations to associates, clients, and management. This safety-sensitive position may involve operating a forklift with appropriate certification. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, and outside weather conditions, and frequently to wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. Noise levels are usually loud.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Current driver’s license.
Required DOT licensing, medical card, and endorsements as dictated by vehicle size.
Minimum of 6 months of related experience.
2 years of experience with MineStar products, including Fleet, Site Aware, Command, and Terrain for grading, loading, and drilling troubleshooting.
Application knowledge of Trimble GNSS products and related technology.
Ability to create and edit basic surface designs using CAD software.
Completion of TRAIN test evaluation.
Ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write in English.
Demonstrated technical skill competence and knowledge of diagnostic equipment, including computerized instrumentation.
Knowledge of CAT machine components and systems.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively.
Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL if required by state or federal law.
Acceptable attendance to meet company standards and requirements.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and meet the described physical demands.
Ability to work safely in active mining and construction environments, adverse weather, and out-of-town assignments requiring extended overnight stays.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and failures.
Repair, recondition, and maintain equipment and components.
Commission, calibrate, and validate onboard technology hardware, sensors, networks, and software.
Prepare machines and MineStar technology systems for deployment, commissioning, and delivery to customer sites.
Maintain good client relations and support corporate marketing objectives.
Prepare service reports and plan and control repair-job costs.
Keep company equipment clean and orderly.
Work safely and adhere to applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
Maintain required personal tools.
Learn and use Empire, Caterpillar, and allied-product procedures and systems.
Maintain a current MSHA card if required by the work area.
Provide on-the-job training to technicians and helpers as assigned.
Make warranty recommendations.
Communicate to clarify instructions or discuss the scope or progress of a job.
Work overtime and travel to remote locations as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned and promote corporate values.