Mining Onboard Specialist - Early Career
Top Benefits
About the role
Career Area: Product Support
Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Do you want work-life balance? Do you want to be part of a cutting-edge team that is at the forefront of changing the way mining is done? Do you love problem solving and creating solutions for customers? If you answered yes to the above, we would love to hear from you!
The Caterpillar MineStar Onboard Specialist is a mine site-based role where you can work hand in hand with our customers. In this developmental role you will ensure the Command for Hauling equipment and system is working at its optimum performance. You will troubleshoot issues, and work with a multidisciplinary team to rectify any faults. You also have the ability to identify improvement opportunities and work with the Caterpillar engineering team to drive product improvements.
This role will be well suited to someone who wants to develop and grow their skills around autonomous mining trucks. Someone who thrives on challenges and enjoys driving continual improvement. Full product training will be provided as part of your on-boarding process, including our on-board networks/machine control systems and how to troubleshoot them. Training program is tailored to the individual, which may include classroom training, on the job training and mentoring.
What You Will Do: Work with experienced peers to develop your skills.
Manage machine and system integration.
Identify field issues, troubleshoot and then track progress.
Analyze data relating to Autonomous and base machine faults, including regular evaluation of the data accuracy and integrity of the system.
Work with the Engineering teams to provide input and develop a plan for system enhancements and upgrades.
Report on the working status of hardware and software of the Autonomous system to Engineering.
Understand the proper procedures in case of critical failures in the system
- Train other staff and mentor junior team members.
Present your findings to customer maintenance and operations team.
What Skills You Will Have: Technical Excellence: Knowledge of mining technology products and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
- Understanding of mechanical and/or electrical mining trucks.
- Knowledge of off-board communications and experience with radios and networks
- Experience developing or testing on-board machine control systems or off-board mine control systems
- Ability to integrate and maintain a complex electronic system on a machine utilizing schematic models.
Field Support: Experience in providing post-sales support and maintaining hardware products.
Problem Solving: Ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems effectively.
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a complex team.
Analytical Skills: Analytical skills that can be used to troubleshoot electronic systems to understand root cause.
Top Candidates Will Also Have: A degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mining Engineering.
Motivated self-starter capable of working with others to complete all tasks accountable to them on time.
Experience at a mine-site in a camp environment on a roster.
Additional Information: On-Board Specialists work 7x7 day shift. Site is a 45-minute drive from Kamloops, BC. Carpooling is provided to and from site, a hotel option close to site is available.
Domestic relocation to Kamloops, BC is available.
Applicants will assume this position at the applicable salary grade according to Caterpillar's Training Track standard process.
Sponsorship is not available.
What You Will Get: Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual incentive bonus plan*
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
Summary Pay Range: $81,600 - $101,880
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Additional Information:
- We are hiring to fill a new position.
- Relocation is available for this position.
Posting Dates: December 18, 2025 - January 21, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar has been building world-changing solutions for more than 90 years. With offices and facilities in more than 180 countries, what you create at Caterpillar travels and helps people around the world.
Our teams treat each other—as well as customers—with integrity, accountability and courtesy. Our employees have built Caterpillar’s reputation as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” (Fortune Magazine), “40 Best Companies for Leaders” (Chief Executive Magazine) and a “Top 50 Employer” (Woman Engineer Magazine).
To help our team thrive, we provide a competitive benefits package, useful tools, knowledge-sharing, leadership and career development and a positive culture.
Employees think Caterpillar is a "great company that allows room for growth if you apply yourself." People who work here also like that they get to "work on initiatives that are changing how the company does business.".
At Caterpillar your success is our success. Are you ready to do work that matters?
Mining Onboard Specialist - Early Career
Top Benefits
About the role
Career Area: Product Support
Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Do you want work-life balance? Do you want to be part of a cutting-edge team that is at the forefront of changing the way mining is done? Do you love problem solving and creating solutions for customers? If you answered yes to the above, we would love to hear from you!
The Caterpillar MineStar Onboard Specialist is a mine site-based role where you can work hand in hand with our customers. In this developmental role you will ensure the Command for Hauling equipment and system is working at its optimum performance. You will troubleshoot issues, and work with a multidisciplinary team to rectify any faults. You also have the ability to identify improvement opportunities and work with the Caterpillar engineering team to drive product improvements.
This role will be well suited to someone who wants to develop and grow their skills around autonomous mining trucks. Someone who thrives on challenges and enjoys driving continual improvement. Full product training will be provided as part of your on-boarding process, including our on-board networks/machine control systems and how to troubleshoot them. Training program is tailored to the individual, which may include classroom training, on the job training and mentoring.
What You Will Do: Work with experienced peers to develop your skills.
Manage machine and system integration.
Identify field issues, troubleshoot and then track progress.
Analyze data relating to Autonomous and base machine faults, including regular evaluation of the data accuracy and integrity of the system.
Work with the Engineering teams to provide input and develop a plan for system enhancements and upgrades.
Report on the working status of hardware and software of the Autonomous system to Engineering.
Understand the proper procedures in case of critical failures in the system
- Train other staff and mentor junior team members.
Present your findings to customer maintenance and operations team.
What Skills You Will Have: Technical Excellence: Knowledge of mining technology products and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
- Understanding of mechanical and/or electrical mining trucks.
- Knowledge of off-board communications and experience with radios and networks
- Experience developing or testing on-board machine control systems or off-board mine control systems
- Ability to integrate and maintain a complex electronic system on a machine utilizing schematic models.
Field Support: Experience in providing post-sales support and maintaining hardware products.
Problem Solving: Ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems effectively.
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a complex team.
Analytical Skills: Analytical skills that can be used to troubleshoot electronic systems to understand root cause.
Top Candidates Will Also Have: A degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mining Engineering.
Motivated self-starter capable of working with others to complete all tasks accountable to them on time.
Experience at a mine-site in a camp environment on a roster.
Additional Information: On-Board Specialists work 7x7 day shift. Site is a 45-minute drive from Kamloops, BC. Carpooling is provided to and from site, a hotel option close to site is available.
Domestic relocation to Kamloops, BC is available.
Applicants will assume this position at the applicable salary grade according to Caterpillar's Training Track standard process.
Sponsorship is not available.
What You Will Get: Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual incentive bonus plan*
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
Summary Pay Range: $81,600 - $101,880
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Additional Information:
- We are hiring to fill a new position.
- Relocation is available for this position.
Posting Dates: December 18, 2025 - January 21, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar has been building world-changing solutions for more than 90 years. With offices and facilities in more than 180 countries, what you create at Caterpillar travels and helps people around the world.
Our teams treat each other—as well as customers—with integrity, accountability and courtesy. Our employees have built Caterpillar’s reputation as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” (Fortune Magazine), “40 Best Companies for Leaders” (Chief Executive Magazine) and a “Top 50 Employer” (Woman Engineer Magazine).
To help our team thrive, we provide a competitive benefits package, useful tools, knowledge-sharing, leadership and career development and a positive culture.
Employees think Caterpillar is a "great company that allows room for growth if you apply yourself." People who work here also like that they get to "work on initiatives that are changing how the company does business.".
At Caterpillar your success is our success. Are you ready to do work that matters?