Mining Pit Technician Autonomous

Freeport McMoRan • AZ

120d • $25 - $34

About The Position

The Autonomous Mining Pit Technician I is responsible for assisting the Autonomous Mining Controls Specialist and Autonomous Mining System Coordinator on operational changes that should be made to optimize autonomous operations and individual truck operations within the mine. Additionally, this role will be responsible for assisting the execution of manual interventions to solve various autonomous system issues that may arise.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of related operational experience in a mining environment.
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude.
• Proficient in computer operation and application.
• Action oriented.
• Approachable and displays active listening skills.
• Customer focused.
• Organizational and priority setting - able to make complex decisions and prioritize outcomes.
• Negotiation skills – ability to achieve target outcomes in an environment of competing priorities.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English.
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures and applicable safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conducting regular surveys and validations of the Autonomous Operation Zone (AOZ) in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Identify truck behaviors that require maintenance or optimization and inform appropriate personnel.
• Interact with the Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) system as needed for manual interventions.
• Prioritize tasks to meet shift objectives, including completing and validating shift reports, handovers, and documenting any follow-up issues.
• Assist with daily pit inspections, validating mine model changes, optimizing system configuration for AMT (Autonomous Mining Truck) performance, recovering and intervening with trucks, investigating AMT stoppages, documenting and entering data accurately, monitoring operations and truck performance, and ensuring truck availability in the correct mode.
• Ensure prompt communication with affected parties about modified plans or decisions, promote safe and collaborative working relationships with peers and supervisors, provide necessary information to team members and contractors, and coordinate activities with other departments, internal and external, including maintenance and engineering.
• Comply and adhere with all company policies, regulations, and procedures. Report autonomous related incidents as soon as practicable. Participate in safety meetings, investigations and safety programs.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Wellness programs
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings

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