Autonomous Mining Field Tech II

Copper World Inc; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudbay is seeking a Field AHS Specialist II to operate primarily in the pit environment, diagnosing and resolving issues on autonomous haul trucks with on-board systems. The role requires field surveys, real-time problem solving, and coordination with the Control Room.

The successful candidate will perform manual interventions when needed, maintain safety protocols, and contribute to fleet reliability through diligent data recording and cross-training across related roles.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years in open-pit mining, field tech, or autonomous ops.
• Completion of 4-week paid training seminar upon hire.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to operate mobile diagnostic tools and survey hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly over two-way radio channels.

Responsibilities

• Connect to autonomous haul trucks to troubleshoot stopped vehicles and resolve issues.
• Perform pit surveys and AOZ inspections, adjust mine boundaries and road paths.
• Work autonomously with clear two-way radio communication with the Control Room.
• Execute manual truck interventions and prepare vehicles for autonomous mode.
• Maintain safety and fatigue management during long solo field shifts.
• Keep accurate field logs and share actionable insights to improve fleet reliability.

Skills

Computer literacy

Clear communication

Safety awareness

Fatigue management

Field autonomy

Education

High School Diploma

College diploma or university degree (preferred)

MSHA certification (preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Onboard computers

Survey hardware

Two-way radio

CAD/GIS mapping (preferred)

Job description

Hudbay is seeking a Field AHS Specialist II to operate primarily in the pit environment, diagnosing and resolving issues on autonomous haul trucks with on-board systems. The role requires field surveys, real-time problem solving, and coordination with the Control Room.

The successful candidate will perform manual interventions when needed, maintain safety protocols, and contribute to fleet reliability through diligent data recording and cross-training across related roles.