Senior Mining Engineer

ATOMS Careers page; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Equity

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pronto AI seeks a Field Operations Manager to lead on-site deployments of autonomous haulage tech across U.S. mining sites.

You will bridge Pronto’s cutting-edge technology with customer operations, manage a high-performing technical team, and ensure safety and performance criteria are met during deployments. The role requires 15+ years of mining experience, 5–10 years in leadership, and proven tech rollout experience.

Qualifications

• Mining experience with 15+ years in mining environments.
• Leadership roles of 5–10 years (e.g., Site Superintendent, Maintenance Manager, Fleet Manager).
• Experience with technology rollouts such as autonomy, remote operations, telematics, or machine control systems.
• Strong communication skills for reporting to executive-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects to performance metrics and safety criteria, integrating autonomous systems into production cycles.
• Lead the local field team, managing permitting, scheduling, safety, and performance.
• Hold the customer accountable for deliverables, resources, and equipment readiness.
• Serve as the primary communication hub between the site and Pronto HQ, with regular progress updates.
• Collaborate with customers to modify processes for autonomous haulage integration.
• Lead customer training and formal handover of the system to the mine’s operations team.

Skills

Mining Expertise

Leadership

Tech Rollout

Communication

Education

University Degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

Who we are Pronto AI is a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, deploying Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) that automate operations in mines, quarries, and construction sites worldwide. While much of the industry remains in R&D, we deliver real, production-ready autonomy that is already operating in the field. We are on a mission to make mining operations safer, smarter, and more efficient through cutting-edge technology, and we are building toward becoming the world’s first profitable AV technology company.

About the role

Pronto is seeking a seasoned mining professional to lead our on-site deployments. As the Field Operations Manager, you will be the bridge between Pronto’s cutting-edge technology and the customer’s day-to-day mining operations. You will be responsible for managing a high-performing technical team, ensuring the customer meets their infrastructure commitments, and delivering the project according to strict performance and safety criteria.

What you’ll do

Project Delivery & Management

• Success Criteria: Deliver projects to the agreed-upon performance metrics and success criteria, ensuring the autonomous system is integrated seamlessly into the mine’s production cycle.
• Team Leadership: Manage the local field team, overseeing permitting, scheduling, safety compliance, and overall work performance.
• Customer Management: Hold the customer accountable for their deliverables, including resource commitments, machine availability, and site/route/equipment readiness.
• Primary Point of Contact: Act as the central communication hub between the customer site and Pronto HQ, providing regular progress reports and escalating technical or operational blockers.
• Process Integration: Work with customers to set up or modify existing operational processes to accommodate autonomous haulage.
• Handover & Training: Lead the customer training programs on Pronto technology and manage the formal handover of the system to the mine’s operations team.

What we’re looking for

Experience & Education

• Mining Expertise: 15+ years of direct mining experience. You must be extremely comfortable and knowledgeable in a mine site environment, understanding the nuances of production and safety.
• Leadership Tenure: 5–10 years in a leadership role (e.g., Site Superintendent, Maintenance Manager, or Fleet Manager).
• Tech Rollout Experience: Proven track record of actively participating in technology rollouts, such as autonomy, remote operations, telematics, or machine control systems.
• Education: A University Degree in Mining Engineering is required to establish immediate credibility with customer stakeholders.
• Operational Authority: The ability to command respect on-site and influence customer decision-making to ensure site readiness.
• Adaptability: Deep understanding of how to transition a mine from manual to technology-assisted or autonomous operations.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for reporting to executive-level stakeholders at both the customer and Pronto.

Working Conditions & Schedule

• On-Site Deployment: This is an on-site role. During deployments, you will stay regional to the customer in local accommodations or in customer-provided quarters.
• Mining Schedule: Working schedules are based on mining rotations (e.g., x weeks on, y weeks off) rather than a standard office week.
• Current Project Commitment: To complete the existing demo at Ma’aden, the successful candidate should expect to spend approximately 2 months remaining on-site.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to traverse rugged mine sites and work in extreme environmental conditions.
• Compliance with all site-specific health and safety requirements, including medical clearances.
• Work on real, production-deployed autonomy.
• Build technology that directly improves safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Tackle complex challenges in demanding, real-world environments.
• Be part of a fast-moving team with high ownership and impact.
• See your work deployed and making a difference in the field.
• Collaborate closely with experienced engineers and industry operators.

What else you need to know

This is a field-based role supporting operations across the United States. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change—we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. This position requires travel across the U.S. up to 75% of the time. Candidates should be comfortable with frequent travel and a highly mobile work environment.

The base salary range for this role is $139,000 - $176,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
• 401(k)
• Equity
• Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion. Pronto accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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