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Caterpillar currently has a number of mining positions commencing June 2024, FiFo from Brisbane. Are you ready for a new challenge with full training provided?
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We are a leader and proudly have the largest global presence in the industries we serve.
For over 95 years, Caterpillar has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Here you’ll find challenges that excite you and development opportunities to build a lifelong career.
Job Description
At Caterpillar, we value our people and are committed to providing challenging and fulfilling careers. Joining the Caterpillar technology team opens the door to a number of career opportunities that are not traditionally available in the mining sector. We are seeking motivated and versatile individuals to join our team, working with a key customer at their remote mine. This role’s roster will align to that of our customers and may adjust based on which project you are currently focused on.
Our Application Specialists play a key role in ensuring the Command for Hauling system is working at its optimum performance, using your specialist knowledge and experience. You will focus on supporting the MineStar fleet management application for the customer’s autonomous haulage fleet, with a focus on maximizing performance. You will partner with our On-board Specialists who focus on the hardware to ensure the customer is operating at optimised system availability. You will troubleshoot issues impacting performance, and work with key Caterpillar teams in product support to identify, document and provide solutions for ongoing product improvements.
This role would suit someone with strong operational mining or fleet management experience who is looking to balance that knowledge with some computer-based analytics. Ensuring the Command for hauling system application is configured, maintained and operated to Caterpillar specifications and best practice. Coaching and mentoring of customer personnel on interaction and operation of the Command for Hauling system application are also key aspects of the role.
We will offer you a dynamic team environment with great opportunities for personal development. Your career as an Autonomous Application Specialist can offer training and operational experience enriched by international networking and collaboration.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Support MineStar® Command and maximise system performance.
Through close collaboration internally and externally, you will become a trusted advisor for the customer.
Supporting and advising MineStar® Command Office Supervisors, Builders, Controllers and Pit Technicians in all aspects of Minestar® system performance, including minimising downtime.
Work with the customer to provide input and develop a plan for system enhancements and upgrades
Measure, benchmark and report on MineStar® Command System performance, and suggest opportunities for improvements.
Maintain safe performance of the system
Mentor and support team members
Desired skills, attributes, and basic requirements:
Ready for a new challenge
Passionate about technology with technical hands-on exposure
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong change management skills
Continuous improvement mindset
Attention to detail
Customer relationship management
Data analytical
Problem solver
Exceptional time management
Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a complex team
Must be a self-starter with sound organisation and prioritising skills
Aptitude to troubleshoot application system issues
Manual Driver’s license or willing to obtain one
Ability to meet the ongoing COVID vaccination mandate requirements of our major mining customers and regional governments in Australia and Internationally
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Surface mining experience
Fleet Management control room experience
University degree in Engineering, Data Science/Analytics, Mining or similar vocational working background
Knowledge of mining technology products and product applications, including Fleet Management systems.
Familiar and comfortable with Shift and FIFO/DIDO Roster schedules
What’s in it for you?
Competitive remuneration package, including an attractive Bonus and Share options, shift and site allowances
Comprehensive onboarding and product training program, including but not limited to fleet management and system optimization
A strong commitment to safety and your wellbeing
An inclusive workplace culture focused on quality, customer service and the environment
A commitment to diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity, and equal outcome
A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development within Caterpillar
The opportunity to do truly meaningful work in a supportive, constructive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.
Caterpillar of Australia is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship.
Posting Dates:
April 10, 2024 - May 2, 2024Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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