Manager - Autonomous Mining Operations

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

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Career Area

Product Support

Job Description

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

What You'll Do

You'll be accountable for delivering exceptional customer support and operational performance across multiple autonomous mining sites. You'll lead a team of autonomy professionals while collaborating with customers, dealers, product groups, and commercial partners to ensure safe, reliable, and productive autonomous operations.

• Lead and develop a team of Autonomous Application Specialists, Autonomous Onboard Specialists, providing remote and site-based support across multiple customer accounts.
• Serve as the primary operational leader for Caterpillar's U.S. autonomous support hub based in Phoenix, Arizona.
• Drive performance across key customer metrics including technology availability, fleet utilization, production, uptime, safety, and customer 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 that improve autonomy performance across multiple mine sites.
• Build strong relationships with customer leadership teams and become a trusted advisor for autonomous mining operations.
• Provide leadership during critical operational events, escalations, and major deployments.
• Champion Caterpillar's Zero Harm commitment by ensuring safe operating practices across all supported autonomous operations.
• Develop talent, succession plans, and technical capabilities within the autonomy support organization.

What Skills You Will Have

Technical Excellence: Extensive experience supporting autonomous mining systems, MineStar Command for Hauling, fleet management systems, or mining technology solutions.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to balance day-to-day operational support with long-term business objectives and customer outcomes.

Relationship Management: Proven ability to influence customers, dealers, product groups, and internal stakeholders without direct authority. Demonstrated success leading technical or operational teams across multiple locations and customer accounts.

Customer Focus: Strong commitment to customer success and operational excellence.

Effective Communication: Ability to communicate with frontline teams through executive leadership while managing complex and sensitive situations.

Problem Solving: Experience leading cross-functional teams to resolve technical and operational challenges in dynamic environments.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical degree.
• Experience leading autonomous mining operations, MineStar support organizations, or large-scale mining technology deployments.
• Experience managing distributed or remote support teams.

Additional Information

This position is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

The role supports multiple autonomous mining operations across the United States and will require 25-50% travel to customer mine sites.

Domestic relocation assistance is available.

Sponsorship is not available.

Learn more about Command for Hauling at Command for Hauling | Cat | Caterpillar.

Summary Pay Range

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

September 1, 2026 - September 28, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.