Cortez - Autonomous Systems Engineer

Position Description:

At NGM, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Autonomous Systems Engineer to join our team. The Autonomous Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting, optimizing, and advancing autonomous haulage and mobile equipment systems within active mining operations. This role works cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, IT, and OEM partners to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance of autonomous technologies. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on field experience and a passion for emerging mining technologies.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy for our host communities.

Responsibilities:

Support deployment, commissioning, and continuous improvement of autonomous haulage and mobile equipment systems

Monitor system performance, identify gaps, and implement optimization strategies to improve productivity and reliability

Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and integration issues in collaboration with OEMs and site teams

Analyze operational data to drive performance improvements and enhance system utilization

Support change management and operational readiness initiatives related to autonomous systems

Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and training materials

Provide technical guidance and training to operations and maintenance teams

Participate in incident investigations related to autonomous systems and implement corrective actions

Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

Support long-term automation strategy and technology roadmap initiatives

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field required

3-7+ years of experience in mining operations, mobile equipment systems, industrial automation, or related field preferred

Experience with autonomous haulage systems (AHS) or fleet management systems strongly preferred

Working knowledge of control systems, networking, GPS, LiDAR, radar, and industrial communication protocols preferred

Experience with data analysis tools and performance monitoring systems preferred

Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills preferred

Demonstrated commitment to safety and operational excellence required

Ability to work in a dynamic, field-based mining environment required

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills required

Experience supporting autonomous systems from OEMs such as Caterpillar Inc., Komatsu Ltd., or Epiroc AB preferred

Familiarity with fleet management platforms such as Cat MineStar or Komatsu FrontRunner preferred

Experience working in surface or underground mining environments preferred

Project management or system implementation experience preferred

Site-based position within an active mining operation preferred

Ability to work rotating shifts or flexible schedules as required

Ability to occasionally travel to other sites or OEM facilities required

What We Can Offer You

A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.

Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Our mission is to be the world's most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity. Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the worlds Tier One gold mines - Barricks operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick's Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.