Field Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

This position to temp-to-hire.

The Engineer - Field Systems is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and continuously improving all mine technologies at the mine site. This includes fleet management (DISPATCH®), communications networks, cameras, radio systems, shovel and drill monitoring systems, and other digital safety and productivity technologies.

The Engineer will serve as the primary technical resource for field-level systems, ensuring equipment reliability, connectivity in the pit, and integration across mine operations. This role combines hands-on technical work with the ability to coordinate with technicians, vendors, and mine operations staff to keep mission-critical technologies running smoothly.

Essential Functions

• Mine Technology Support
• Provide installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of all mine technology systems at the mine, including but not limited to:
  • Fleet Management Systems
  • DISPATCH® Fleet Management System (FMS)
  • Modular Provision (Ore & Grade Control)
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Epiroc shovel and drill metrics systems
  • Payload Management Systems (PLM)
  • Caterpillar Minestar Terrain / AccuGrade guidance systems
  • Safety & Operator Technologies
  • Operator Awareness / Fatigue Management Systems (Hexagon OAS)
  • Orica BlastIQ / Fragtrac
  • Split Engineering fragmentation monitoring
  • Slope stability monitoring (GroundProbe, GeoExplorer)
  • Michelin MEMS tire management system
  • Communications & Network Systems
  • Two-way radios (voice & data)
  • Pit wireless networks (LAN/WLAN, Wi-Fi, mesh, microwave links)
  • Video monitoring and security camera systems
  • Trimble base station corrections

Field Operations & Reliability

• Respond to system issues as part of an on-call rotation, performing both remote troubleshooting and in-pit fieldwork to restore functionality.
• Coordinate with Mine Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure technology supports production goals.
• Work with vendors (e.g., Modular, Epiroc) to manage repairs, RMAs, and ongoing technical support agreements.
• Maintain adequate spare parts and replacement components to minimize downtime.

Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with management and technology teams to identify opportunities to optimize system performance.
• Support adoption of new technologies and upgrades that enhance safety, productivity, or communication.
• Participate in cross-site collaboration with mining teams to share best practices and improvements.

Safety & Compliance

• Uphold the customers "Safety First" value by ensuring all work is performed safely in the field.
• Coordinate with the Mine Safety Department on safety-related system support.
• Maintain compliance with MSHA and environmental regulations.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of mine technology systems including Dispatch, Epiroc shovel/drill metrics, radios, pit networks, cameras, and safety systems.
• Experience supporting network infrastructure in pit operations (wireless, mesh, radio, microwave).
• Strong hardware and system troubleshooting ability.
• Effective communication skills, able to work with both technical staff and mine operators.
• Ability to perform fieldwork in challenging mine environments (heat, dust, uneven terrain).
• Must be able to lift objects over 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license required.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, or related technical field preferred; or equivalent experience.
• 3-6 years of experience supporting mine technology systems (Dispatch, radio, networks, shovel/drill systems, or similar).
• Experience in open-pit mining operations strongly preferred.

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.

This position offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical/prescription/dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage and 401(k) plan with company match.