Command Builder

ASARCO; Kearny (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASARCO in the United States is seeking a hands‑on MineStar Builder to implement and maintain the mine model for hauling. You will support mine controllers and pit technicians, ensuring the model stays current with mining operations and plans.

The role requires 3+ years in open pit or autonomous environments, strong communication, and the ability to influence others while working under pressure. Shift-based operations are expected on site in Arizona.

Qualifications

• College diploma or degree in mine engineering, robotics, or autonomous systems is an asset.
• 3+ years in open pit mining or autonomous operations.
• Ability to influence others and work through others.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience with fleet management systems such as MineStar or Modular.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the autonomous fleet effectively and efficiently.
• Keep the mine model up to date and expand to new areas.
• Maximize equipment productivity per the 24-hour plan.
• Maintain mine model integrity with road networks.
• Provide high-level system performance reviews.
• QA of material file import/export.
• Investigate causes of cycle issues.
• Maintain onboard files and support system troubleshooting.
• Enforce EH&S program per company policy.

Skills

Action oriented

Communication skills

Influence others

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Work under pressure

Education

Mine engineering / robotics / autonomous systems degree

Tools

MineStar

Modular

Autonomous mining systems

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Control Room Supervisor, the builder is the ‘hands‑on’ implementor of the mine model within MineStar Command for Hauling. The builder also provides effective support to mine controllers and pit technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the autonomous fleet effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure the mine model is up to date and proactively manage it for new and prospective mining areas.
• Maximize equipment productivity and efficiency in accordance to the 24 hour mine and maintenance plan.
• Maintain the integrity of the mine model by ensuring virtual road network replicates the physical road network,
• Provide a high-level review of the operation of the system, visibility of user interaction, stakeholder visibility, and the data captured by the system.
• Quality assurance of the material file import and export process.
• Investigate causes of cycle issues.
• Maintain onboard files.
• Support the controller with system troubleshooting.
• Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.

Job Requirements

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Set the workplace health and safety culture within control operations.
• Comply and adhere with all company policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Report autonomous related incidents as soon as practicable.
• Participate in safety enquiries, safety meetings, and site safety programs as and when required.
• Participate in workplace inspections as required.

Operations Management

• Primarily responsible for ensuring the mine model accurately reflects mine operations reality.
• Ensure all dynamic areas are ready and available for use.
• Accurate completion of documentation and data entry where necessary.
• Troubleshoot assignment, onboard, communications issues, and escal…”.
• Monitor operations/processes and system performance to ensure key performance indicators are met.

Training and Assistance

• Undertake training as required to gain new skills.
• Provide training and coaching where required to other personnel.

Performance Management

• Prioritize work to meet shift objectives.
• Follow specific operating procedures.
• Complete and validate shift reports, shift handover, and document all issues requiring follow-up.

Communication and Liaison

• Prompt communication with affected parties when plans or decisions are modified.
• Ensure communication with peers, supervision, and other employees contribute to safe and harmonious working relationships.
• Follow direction of supervisor in emergency response situations.

Qualifications

• College diplomas or university degrees in a related field such as mine engineering, robotics, or autonomous systems are considered an asset.
• 3 or more years of experience in an open pit mining environment or autonomous operations environment.
• Action orientated.
• Approachable, customer focused, and able to influence others – get work done through others and able to effectively manage up.
• Negotiation skills – ability to be able to achieve target outcomes in an environment of competing priorities.
• Organizational and priority setting – able to make complex decisions and prioritize outcome.
• Experience working with fleet management systems such as
  MineStar, Modular or similar systems.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Additional Qualifications – Competency Requirements

• Advanced computer literacy.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Sound knowledge of open pit mining fundamentals and autonomous mining operations.
• Previous exposure to Autonomous Mining Systems is highly desirable.
• Conflict management – able to deal with difficult people or situation.

Working Conditions

• This role operates on a shift-based schedule, requiring coordination during both day and night shifts.

ASARCO LLC provides equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by local, state, or federal law(s).

Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.