Address Career Area:
Product Support
Job Description:
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Caterpillar is seeking a MineStar Site Manager to oversee an AHS (Autonomous Hauling Solution) mine site in Queensland to drive customer engagement and maximize the "as designed" productivity and safety while utilizing MineStar Technology products.
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 a motivated leader 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 adjusted to support the accountable Team.
Our MineStar Site Manager plays a key role in ensuring the Command for Hauling system is working at its optimum performance, using your Team of specialists' knowledge and experience. The role will lead a team of MineStar Application and Onboard Specialists with the support of Product Support teams to ensure robust technology solutions for our customers. The role will be accountable for supporting all technology deployments and operations on their customer mine site. The incumbent will be the customer's primary point of contact and escalation to ensure the effectiveness of Caterpillar Technology Products.
This role would suit someone with strong operational mining or fleet management experience who has demonstrated exceptional results in leading and managing effective Teams. You will focus your Team towards ensuring the Command for hauling system application is configured, maintained, and operated to Caterpillar specifications and best practice for optimized performance. Coaching and mentoring of staff and 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 a MineStar Site Manager can offer an operational and leadership experience enriched by international networking and collaboration.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Initial primary contact at an assigned Mine Site for all MineStar initiated productivity and safety activities.
- Ensuring the safe operation of AHS on their assigned mine site.
- Work collaboratively with MineStar Product Support to define Interim Corrective Actions that mitigate the impact of AHS product performance issues.
- Build and lead a team of site-based employees across application and operation roles.
- Be the first point of contact relating to employee personnel issues, performance evaluations, career development planning, required compliance learning, and training of subordinates to ensure staff expertise.
- Maintain key site-specific performance metrics, including AHS technology availability, production metrics, operating cost per tonne, AHS fleet productivity, and safety.
- Ensure compliance with all Caterpillar and MineStar policies and procedures.
- Coordinate and support customers' MineStar improvement projects.
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
- Exceptional time management
- Ability to work autonomously to lead a complex team
- Must be a self-starter with sound organisation and prioritising skills
- anual 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:
- Relevant experience in the Construction, Automation, Mining Industry or Machine Technology.
- Project Management Experience
- Fleet Management control room experience
- University degree in Engineering, Data Science/Analytics, Mining or related field.
- 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
- 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:
February 15, 2024 - March 3, 2024
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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