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Minestar Onboard Specialist

Minestar Onboard Specialist

CompanyCaterpillar Inc.
LocationKamloops, BC, Canada
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Knowledge of mining technology products and various application methods
  • Thorough understanding of mechanical and/or electrical mining trucks
  • Knowledge of off-board communications and experience with radios and networks
  • Experience developing or testing on-board machine control systems or off-board mine control systems
  • Ability to integrate and maintain a complex electronic system on a machine utilizing schematic models
  • Experience in providing post-sales support and maintaining hardware products
  • Ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems effectively
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a complex team
  • Analytical skills that can be used to troubleshoot electronic systems to understand root cause

Responsibilities

  • Manage machine and system integration
  • Identify field issues, troubleshoot and then track progress
  • Analyze data relating to Autonomous and base machine faults, including regular evaluation of the data accuracy and integrity of the system
  • Work with the Engineering teams to provide input and develop a plan for system enhancements and upgrades
  • Report on the working status of hardware and software of the Autonomous system to Engineering
  • Understand the proper procedures in case of critical failures in the system
  • Train other staff and mentor junior team members
  • Present your findings to customer maintenance and operations team

Preferred Qualifications

  • A degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mining Engineering
  • Strong desire to assist in hands-on system installations
  • Motivated self-starter capable of working with others to complete all tasks accountable to them on time
  • On board experience with Mine Star will be highly desired
  • Experience at a mine-site in a camp environment on a roster