ASARCO · 4 months ago
Field Systems Engineer
Sahaurita, AZ, 85629, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelASARCO is a mining company focused on the Mission Mine site, and they are seeking a Field Systems Engineer to support and enhance mine technologies. The engineer will be responsible for maintaining systems such as fleet management, communications networks, and monitoring technologies, while ensuring equipment reliability and coordinating with various teams.
Industrial ManufacturingMiningPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Provide installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of all mine technology systems at Mission, 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
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
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
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 ASARCO teams to share best practices and improvements
Uphold ASARCO’s “Safety First” value by ensuring all work is performed safely in the field
Coordinate with the Mission Safety Department on safety-related system support
Maintain compliance with MSHA and environmental regulations
Qualification
Required
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
Company
ASARCO
Asarco operates as a copper mining, smelting and refining company.
Founded in 1899
1001-5000 employees
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