Autonomous Haulage Systems Technician

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401k with employer match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Autonomous Systems Technician to maintain on-board systems during the Automation Project and into full operations at Cortez. You will collaborate with field and office teams to install, troubleshoot, and calibrate autonomous equipment to ensure optimal performance.

You will also develop competency in autonomous applications, support sensor calibration (GPS, LiDAR, cameras), and contribute to SOP development and training programs to promote safe, efficient

Qualifications

• Five (5) years practical experience in surface or underground mining under MSHA regulations preferred.
• Autonomous systems or operational experience preferred.
• Demonstrated safety leadership capability for self and team is required.
• Excellent leadership, people, and communication skills required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project preferred.
• Proficient with emerging technology adoption preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with field and office personnel daily to support the execution of the daily plan for installation and productive haulage.
• Identify issues or system faults that are to be recorded and reported to supervision or supporting partners.
• Offer first response to truck faults and autonomous issues. Troubleshoot system issues and report to internal partners for escalation or support to solve the issues.
• Maintain autonomous hardware to OEM standard. Inspect autonomous hardware and base truck conditions, with calibration activities of on-board systems.
• Training and competency in autonomous application.
• Maintain base truck functionality to achieve physical availability which will include daily inspections and lube requirements.
• Primary technical liaison for mechanical support including in-field calibration of on-board sensors and components such as GPS, cameras, LiDAR, radar and communications systems.
• Install and configure hardware, electrical, and network technology systems on various Heavy Mobile Equipment assets post installation.
• Point of contact for technology software installation, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain in depth technical knowledge on the AHS system, operation, and support functions.
• Provide technical service advice and information to partners and to OEM representatives.
• Participate in scheduling the refueling of autonomous equipment and other maintenance or calibration activities with support of internal partners.
• Identify areas for optimization and performance improvement throughout the shift and communicated amongst the internal partners.
• participate in the development of a training model, curriculum, and competency evaluation for Autonomous Operations and Maintenance at NGM.
• Provide input to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for autonomous equipment for safe operations.
• Utilize employee engagement tools to gauge perception and effectiveness of autonomous project communications.
• Promote open communication between all levels of the organization.
• Participate in evaluation of all technology solutions regarding safety and health risk, production risk, and sustained feasibility.
• Ensure a safe and environmentally responsible project implementation with all staff, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure adherence to the project budget, forecasts, and reporting cadences.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Mining experience

Autonomous systems

Safety leadership

Leadership & communication

MS Office proficiency

Tech adoption

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Autonomous Systems Technician to maintain on-board systems during the Automation Project and into full operations at Cortez. You will collaborate with field and office teams to install, troubleshoot, and calibrate autonomous equipment to ensure optimal performance.

You will also develop competency in autonomous applications, support sensor calibration (GPS, LiDAR, cameras), and contribute to SOP development and training programs to promote safe, efficient