Autonomous Mining Command Builder

Solidus Resources; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidus Resources, a U.S.-based gold development company, is seeking a Command Builder to implement and maintain the mine model in CAT MineStar Command for Hauling at the Lovelock, NV mine. You will work under the Control Room Supervisor to ensure the digital model matches the ground and supports autonomous operation.

This role requires at least 3 years in open-pit mining or autonomous operations, experience with CAT MineStar or Modular fleets, and strong spatial literacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; a diploma or degree in mine engineering, robotics, surveying or autonomous systems is an asset.
• 3 or more years in an open-pit mining or autonomous operations environment.
• Experience with fleet-management systems such as CAT MineStar, Modular or similar.
• Strong spatial and survey literacy, able to read design, as-built and GNSS control and reconcile them.
• Action-oriented, with strong organizational and priority-setting skills; able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a mine model reflecting current field conditions.
• Build and validate zones, lock areas, waypoints and surfaces.
• Conduct audits and clean up legacy logic at shift start.
• Ensure the mine model is up to date and proactively manage it for new and prospective mining areas.
• Maintain the integrity of the mine model by ensuring the virtual road network replicates the physical road network.
• Tune zones and assignments for tool movements, dump shifts and weather.
• Apply speed, traction and Narrow Area Planning logic as needed.
• Manage onboard files and zone-based configuration updates.
• Support the Command Controllers with troubleshooting and logic issues, and elevate issues that cannot be resolved.
• Maximize equipment productivity and efficiency in accordance with the 24-hour mine and maintenance plan.

Skills

Autonomous mining operations

CAT MineStar experience

Spatial analysis / GIS literacy

Safety awareness

Education

Mining engineering / robotics / surveying degree

Tools

CAT MineStar

Modular fleet management

Job description

Solidus Resources, a U.S.-based gold development company, is seeking a Command Builder to implement and maintain the mine model in CAT MineStar Command for Hauling at the Lovelock, NV mine. You will work under the Control Room Supervisor to ensure the digital model matches the ground and supports autonomous operation.

This role requires at least 3 years in open-pit mining or autonomous operations, experience with CAT MineStar or Modular fleets, and strong spatial literacy.