Digital Systems Integration Specialist

Lusaphops; India; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lusaphops is seeking a Digital Systems Integration Specialist to support MMUs and digital systems across mining environments. The role requires hands-on field troubleshooting, strong interaction with operators and software teams, and a focus on reliability and safety.

You will work on site and in the office, travel as needed, and contribute to continuous improvement of digital applications used in explosives and MMU operations.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Automation or Instrumentation.
• Minimum 7+ years of mining/explosives/MMU/industrial operations experience.
• Experience with Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs), digital operational systems, field troubleshooting and optimisation.
• Experience in surface and/or underground mining environments; explosives/blasting exposure is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic, mechanical, electrical systems and digital field applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for digital systems on MMUs.
• Analyze system performance and identify operational inefficiencies within digital applications and field systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to digital integration and operational optimisation.
• Validate and test system updates, fixes, and improvements before deployment to operational sites.
• Act as the technical interface between operations teams and software developers/OEMs.
• Conduct site visits across mining operations (surface and underground) as required.
• Assist operators with system understanding and functionality, gathering user feedback for improvements.
• Support training and change management for new digital enhancements.
• Travel across Sub-Saharan Africa as needed; maintain safety and compliance.

Skills

Field experience

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder engagement

Operations liaison

Digital systems

Education

Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Automation or Instrumentation

Job description

Our client in the mining sector is recruiting a highly specialized Digital Systems Integration Specialist to support digital systems deployed on Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs) within mining environments. The role focuses on ensuring digital systems operate efficiently, reliably, and safely, acting as the technical link between operations, end users, and software developers. This is a unique opportunity for a technically strong, field-oriented professional who understands the intersection between explosives operations, mobile manufacturing units (MMUs), digital systems, and mining operations. The successful candidate must be comfortable working on operational mining sites, engaging directly with operators, troubleshooting systems, identifying inefficiencies, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for digital systems used on Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs).
• Analyse system performance and identify operational inefficiencies within digital applications and field systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to digital integration and operational optimisation.
• Validate and test system updates, fixes, and improvements before deployment to operational sites.
• Act as the technical interface between operations teams and software developers/OEMs.

MMU & Explosives Operations Support

• Develop a strong understanding of MMU operations, explosives application processes, and blasting environments.
• Support implementation and optimisation of digital applications used in explosives manufacturing and blasting operations.
• Assist operations teams with troubleshooting system-related operational challenges in the field.
• Ensure operational continuity and reliability of systems supporting explosives manufacturing processes.

Field Support & Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct site visits across surface and underground mining operations as required.
• Support operators and end users with system understanding and application functionality.
• Gather user feedback and translate operational issues into actionable technical improvements.
• Work closely with operational teams, technical specialists, and OEM developers.

Training & Change Management

• Support training initiatives and provide technical guidance to trainers and operational teams.
• Assist with implementation of new digital enhancements and operational changes.
• Promote system adoption and best practices across operational sites.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Operate within strict mining and explosives safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with all operational, legal, and safety requirements within high-risk environments.

Requirements

Degree/Diploma in: Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Automation or Instrumentation

Practical field experience within explosives/MMU environments is considered critical.

Minimum 7+ years’ experience in mining, explosives, MMU, or industrial operational environments.

Proven experience working with: Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs), Digital operational systems, Field troubleshooting and optimisation

Experience within: Surface and/or underground mining operations, Explosives or blasting environments highly advantageous

Strong practical understanding of: Hydraulic systems, Mechanical systems, Electrical systems, Digital field applications

Ability to troubleshoot operational system issues in real-time field environments

Strong understanding of: Digital applications, Operational system workflows, Industrial equipment interfaces

Ability to identify operational inefficiencies and recommend system improvements

Experience engaging with OEMs, developers, or technical vendors advantageous

Strong troubleshooting capability

Operational and field-focused mindset

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Comfortable in high-pressure mining environments

Strong safety awareness

Ability to work independently and travel when required

Travel across Sub-Saharan Africa required from time to time

Hybrid working model: Site-based, Office-based, Remote support when required

Practical field experience within explosives/MMU environments is considered critical.