MineStar Site Manager - Underground Mining

About the role

Caterpillar is seeking a MineStar Site Manager to join its Underground Mining Technology team, based in Perth or Brisbane on an international FIFO roster. The role supports MineStar Fleet and Command for Underground systems at Freeport Indonesia and acts as Caterpillar's senior representative on site, working closely with customer leadership teams to develop, implement and manage product support strategies, equipment management processes and technology adoption initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Caterpillar's primary MineStar representative and trusted advisor at site
• Develop strategies to improve technology performance, fleet utilisation and customer outcomes
• Monitor key site performance metrics including availability, production, operating costs, utilisation and safety
• Identify customer needs and support the deployment of new products, technologies and services
• Provide guidance on equipment management, technology adoption and operational improvement
• Lead the resolution of complex operational and technical issues
• Support system implementation, upgrades and continuous improvement
• Analyse performance data to identify optimisation opportunities
• Coach and develop site personnel to maximise capability and system utilisation

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mining engineering, IT, software engineering or a related discipline, required for Indonesian work visa eligibility
• Significant experience in mining technology, MineStar, fleet management systems, automation or operational technology (OT)
• Strong knowledge of mining operations, equipment management and operational improvement
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency, with the ability to obtain and maintain visas and work permits for Indonesia
• Ability to obtain an Indonesian work visa; Caterpillar is not currently hiring applicants who require sponsorship

Required skills

• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across operational and leadership teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with a focus on customer success

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and industry experience
• Site, shift and FIFO allowances, plus bonus and share options
• Career development with global prospects
• Commitment to safety, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion

The position requires onsite work five days a week. Candidates must be based in Australia and meet the requirements to obtain an Indonesian work visa. Applications are made through the Caterpillar careers website.