POSITION OVERVIEWThe Field Systems Technician handles the troubleshooting, testing, servicing, and repairing of on-site Mine Operations technical equipment, documents processes and in turn, provides detailed service reports, and gives appropriate recommendations on diagnostics, repairs, and equipment specifications.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS• Troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and servicing of technical equipment and systems.• Managing on-site installation, repair, maintenance, and testing of technical equipment.• Diagnosing errors or technical problems and determining proper solutions.• Producing detailed service reports.• Documenting processes and leveraging change control protocols.• Operating vehicles and machinery in a safe and prudent manner.• Following company procedures and protocols.• Cooperating with technical teams and sharing information across the organization.• Making appropriate recommendations and briefing on repairs, diagnostics, and equipment specifications.• Evaluate and repair/replace damaged or worn components (cables, electronics, etc.).• Test machinery and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper operation.• Perform routine and preventive maintenance (PM) work on technology systems on equipment and vehicles.• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.• Inspect parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and vernier calipers.• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.• Install, configure, maintain, and update field systems, including, but not limited to, fleet management (electrical cabling, antennas, radios), slope stability monitoring, and high precision guidance systems.• Maintain connectivity to field equipment by configuring and troubleshooting wireless LAN/WLAN issues and resolving them in a timely manner.• RMA parts through the vendors - MMS and Cat Terrain• Ensure adequate stock of components to ensure network reliability.• Continuously improve field/office software and hardware through testing and development. Implement modifications to software, hardware, and data management procedures to serve the needs of multiple departments.• Configure and maintain multiple systems Linux-based, Windows workstations, and interfaces including voice and electronic communications.• Work as a team with counterparts at other ASARCO operations to maintain and improve hardware and software, share new technology and improve practices.Support the following Mine Operations Digital Data and Safety Systems• Fleet Management - Modular Dispatch 6• Ore Control and Grade Control - Modular Provision 3• Caterpillar Accugrade - Machine Grade control for Surface Crew• Slope Stability Systemso GroundProbeo GeoExplorer• Driver Safety Systems - Hexagon OAS Fatigue Management System• Caterpillar Terrain• Orica BlastIQ/Fragtrac• Split Engineering• Mine Pit Cameras• Michelin MEMS - Tire Management System• Trimble base station Corrections• Fuel Dispensing Systems• Payload Management Systems - Ensure PLMs on all trucks are calibrated and communicate with Modular. Interface with the truck shop by inputting notifications and following up on work orders. Ensure payload scoreboards are functioning.• Help implement proposed opportunities outlined by the quarterly Performance Assurance visit from Modular Mining Systems, Caterpillar, Orica, etc.• Assist and Support the Field Systems Engineer with administering and m anaging the Modular Mining SQL Database, Cat Terrain Systems (Adding users, Uploading of design files, flushing the operating system cache, etc.).• Other additional systems and duties as assigned by supervision or management.Responsible for executing, supporting and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives and principles.ADDITIONAL DUTIESThis is an on -call position that requires remote troubleshooting and, if necessary, on site, off shift resolution of system problems . If the issue can't be resolved remotely, you will be expected to travel to the site and continue the troubleshooting and repair process to get the respective Mission critical systems back up and running. As necessary, the field systems technician will act as a backup for the Field Systems Engineer in his absence.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS , AND ABILITIES• Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office ( MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook). SAP ERP experience is a plus.• Strong hardware/software troubleshooting ability.• Good communications skills in English (oral and written).• Ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical personnel.• Applicants may be required to lift objects weighing more than 50 lbs.• Must be able to perform fieldwork in extreme outdoor environments.• Must have a valid driver's license.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE• 3 years of related practical troubleshooting and field experience with mine operations digital data and safety systems, or 6 years of experience related to engineering or electronics technology.A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First." The Company is committed to helping employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially, and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.ASARCO LLC provides equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by local, state or federal law(s).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.ASARCO LLC 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.
