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Field Systems Engineer presso ASARCO LLC

ASARCO LLC · Sahuarita, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite

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Position Overview

The Engineer – Field Systems is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and continuously improving all mine technologies at the Mission 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 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
  • 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 ASARCO teams to share best practices and improvements.

 

Safety & Compliance

  • 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.

 

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.
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