MineStar Performance Engineer – Mining Ops Innovator

Caterpillar Brazil; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plan

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability insurance

Job summary

Caterpillar in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a MineStar Performance Engineer to optimize Fleet and Command for Hauling across sites. You will partner with customers, dealers, and internal teams to drive safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

The role blends site work with office tasks, traveling up to 25-50% to Caterpillar offices and remote mine locations. You will lead site assessments, CI initiatives, and tool implementations, and mentor teams on best practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Experience with MineStar Fleet and Command for Hauling.
• Proven track record in surface mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and effective performance for MineStar Fleet and Command for Hauling customers.
• Lead Site Assessments and CI initiatives.
• Define, measure, analyze, improve, and control performance.
• Coach Caterpillar teams, dealers, and customers on best practices.

Skills

MineStar Fleet

Command for Hauling

Surface mining operations

Performance improvement

Data analysis

Coaching

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Education

Mining Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) consideration

Tools

MineStar Fleet

MineStar Command for Hauling

Job description

Caterpillar in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a MineStar Performance Engineer to optimize Fleet and Command for Hauling across sites. You will partner with customers, dealers, and internal teams to drive safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

The role blends site work with office tasks, traveling up to 25-50% to Caterpillar offices and remote mine locations. You will lead site assessments, CI initiatives, and tool implementations, and mentor teams on best practices.