Autonomous Controls Specialist I (1141289)

About the role

The Autonomous Controls Specialist I supports autonomous haul truck mining operations at a large-scale mining site in Arizona. Key responsibilities include coordinating shift activities, monitoring autonomous haulage systems, and ensuring safe, efficient execution of the mine plan. The role requires close collaboration with operations, maintenance, engineering, and technology teams to optimize system performance and achieve production objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of the mine plan through autonomous haulage systems and command platforms.
• Maintain safe and continuous production by identifying, troubleshooting, and escalating operational issues.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, and technology teams to resolve equipment and system performance issues.
• Track daily KPIs related to safety, production, and efficiency, and analyze operational trends to assist with corrective actions.
• Communicate system status, operational updates, and shift priorities across teams, document shift activities, and ensure continuity of operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and five (5) years of combined experience in mining, heavy industrial industry, dispatch, fleet management systems, autonomy, project management, data analytics, continuous improvement, or data driven methodology.
• Associate’s degree in Automated Industrial Technology, Industrial Automation Technology, Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control Technology, Business, Operations Management, Project Management, Computer Information Systems, Data Analytics, Mining Technology, or other related field, and three (3) years of combined experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mining Technology, Mechatronics Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Business, Operations Management, Autonomous Systems Engineering, Project Management, or other related field, and one (1) year of combined experience.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English.
• Competence in computer operation and applications.
• Organizational and priority setting - able to make complex decisions and prioritize outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, and five (5) years of combined experience in mining, heavy industrial industry, dispatch, fleet management systems, autonomy, project management, data analytics, continuous improvement, or data driven methodology.
• Associate’s degree in Automated Industrial Technology, Industrial Automation Technology, Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control Technology, Business, Operations Management, Project Management, Computer Information Systems, Data Analytics, Mining Technology, or other related field, and three (3) years of combined experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mining Technology, Mechatronics Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Business, Operations Management, Autonomous Systems Engineering, Project Management, or other related field, and one (1) year of combined experience.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English.
• Competence in computer operation and applications.
• Organizational and priority setting - able to make complex decisions and prioritize outcomes.

Skills

• Experience with Fleet Management Systems such as MineStar Fleet and/or Modular Mining Dispatch.
• Diverse work experience in various areas of the mining processes.
• Conflict management – able to deal with difficult people or situations.
• Influencing others – get work done through others and able to effectively manage up.
• Negotiation skills – ability to achieve target outcomes in an environment of competing priorities.

Benefits

Competitive Base Pay + Performance Bonus
Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
Company-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
Internal progression opportunities