Goldrush - Autonomous System Technician

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k retirement plan with employer 2%/

Paid time off

Employee clinics

Share purchase program

Career opportunities

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines seeks an Underground Autonomous Systems Technician to support the network and communications for autonomous mining equipment. You will install, calibrate, and troubleshoot on-board sensors, maintain systems to OEM standards, and collaborate daily with field and office teams to keep operations safe and productive.

The role requires fault triage, OSI networking familiarity, and hands-on experience with low‑voltage electrical work.

Qualifications

• Two years practical experience in surface or underground mining preferred.
• Autonomous systems experience preferred.
• Demonstrated safety leadership capability required.
• Low voltage electrical experience following NEC and MSHA guidelines and requirements required.
• Knowledge and experience in networking and communication design to follow OSI model preferred.
• Exhibit outstanding verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficient with SAP, PuTTY, and Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

• Be trained and develop in depth technical knowledge to be deemed competent in the operation of the Autonomous Haulage System and support functions.
• Maintain the Autonomous system safely and in accordance with OEM manual and aligned to Nevada Gold Mines safety standards.
• Collaborate with field and office personnel daily to support the execution of the daily plan for installation and productive haulage.
• Provide first response to loader faults and autonomous issues; troubleshoot and report to internal partners for escalation or support.
• Maintain autonomous hardware to OEM standard; inspect autonomous hardware and base underground loader conditions with calibration activities of on-board systems.
• Maintain base underground loader functionality to achieve physical availability including daily inspections.
• Provide technical support including in-field calibration of on-board sensors and components such as cameras, LiDAR, and communications systems.
• Install and configure hardware, electrical, and network technology systems on underground loaders and mining infrastructure.
• 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 SOPs for autonomous equipment for safe operations.
• Participate in evaluation of technology solutions regarding safety and health risk, production risk, and feasibility.
• Installation and maintenance duties for underground and surface networks and communications equipment, including fiber optics, Cisco Wi‑Fi/switches, and Sandvik Automine areas.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

OSI networking knowledge

Tools

SAP

PuTTY

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Autonomous Systems Technician to join our team. The successful candidate is responsible for the on-board system maintenance for the Autonomous System during implementation of the Automation Project and ongoing performance as the project transitions into operations additionally the completion of Autonomous Haulage training at Nevada Gold Mines, Goldrush Operations.

As part of the Network & Communications team, the successful candidate will be able to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

As the Underground Autonomous Systems Technician, you’ll be at the heart of supporting the network and communications systems for autonomous machinery and mining network infrastructure that is vital for our operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Be trained and develop in depth technical knowledge to be deemed competent in the operation of the Autonomous Haulage System, and support functions.
• Maintain the Autonomous system safely and in accordance with OEM manual and aligned to the Nevada Gold Mines safety standards.
• Collaborate with field and office personnel daily to support the execution of the daily plan for installation and productive haulage.
• Offer first response to loader faults and autonomous issues. Troubleshoot and identify 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 underground loader conditions, with calibration activities of on-board systems.
• Maintain base underground loader functionality to achieve physical availability which will include daily inspections.
• Provide technical support including in-field calibration of on-board sensors and components such as cameras, LiDAR, and communications systems.
• Install and configure hardware, electrical, and network technology systems on underground loaders and mining infrastructure.
• 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.
• Participate in evaluation of all technology solutions regarding safety and health risk, production risk, and sustained feasibility.
• Installation and maintenance duties for underground and surface networks and communications equipment. Including: fiber optic networks, Cisco Wi-Fi/switches, Sandvik Automine autonomous loader areas.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Two (2) years practical experience in surface or underground mining departments under MSHA regulations preferred
• Autonomous systems or operational experience is preferred
• Demonstrated safety leadership capability for both self and team required
• Low voltage electrical experience following NEC and MSHA guidelines and requirements required
• Knowledge and experience in networking and communication design to follow, implement and maintain Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model preferred
• Exhibit outstanding verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational skills, and analytical skills required
• Proficient with SAP, PuTTY, and Microsoft Office Applications Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint preferred.
• Proficient with emerging technology adoption preferred
• Systems experience preferred
• Ability to maintain a high standard of working ethics required

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.