Autonomous Mining Operations Lead

Caterpillar Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) savings

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a senior autonom y operations leader to manage a team delivering exceptional support for autonomous mining systems.

You will drive performance, lead remote and site-based professionals, and collaborate with customers, dealers, and product groups to ensure safe, reliable autonomous operations. The role focuses on building scalable processes, mentoring talent, and overseeing deployments across multiple mine sites with 25–50% travel.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autonomous mining technology and MineStar Command for Hauling.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams across multiple sites and customer accounts.
• Strong focus on safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Autonomous Application Specialists and Autonomous Onboard Specialists across multiple accounts.
• Serve as the primary operational leader for Caterpillar's U.S. autonomous support hub based in Phoenix, AZ.
• Drive performance on key customer metrics: technology availability, fleet utilization, production, uptime, safety, and satisfaction.
• Partner with site managers, regional leaders, dealers, and product groups to resolve operational challenges and accelerate corrective actions.
• Establish consistent processes, reporting, and support models to improve autonomy performance across mine sites.
• Build relationships with customer leadership and act as trusted advisor for autonomous mining operations.
• Provide leadership during critical events, escalations, and major deployments.

Skills

Autonomy mining experience

MineStar Command for Hauling

Fleet management systems

Mining technology deployments

Team leadership

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Engineering degree (B.S./B.Eng)

Tools

MineStar platform

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a senior autonom y operations leader to manage a team delivering exceptional support for autonomous mining systems.

You will drive performance, lead remote and site-based professionals, and collaborate with customers, dealers, and product groups to ensure safe, reliable autonomous operations. The role focuses on building scalable processes, mentoring talent, and overseeing deployments across multiple mine sites with 25–50% travel.