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# Mining Application Specialist - MineStar

- **Company:** Caterpillar
- **Location:** Mesa, AZ, United States
- **Salary:** $37,440.0 - $64,480.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Performance Tuning, Power BI, Software Troubleshooting
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59164970-mining-application-specialist-minestar

## About the Role

Technical Excellence: Experience in mining technology. Solid understanding of mining best practices.

Field Support: Strong troubleshooting and field support experience.

Problem-Solving Mindset to identify root causes and drive solutions.

Communication Skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and customers.

Analytical Skills: Analytical mindset with experience using tools like Power BI or similar.

Top Candidates will also have:

Prior experience with Cat MineStar (onboard, implementation, product support, engineering, or application).

Degree or technical training in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Mining Engineering.

## Description

As a MineStar Application Specialist, you will be based at the MineStar Hub in Phoenix, Arizona, and will travel to mine sites for shift-based assignments. In this role, you will work directly with customers to support and maintain a fleet of Caterpillar autonomous haul trucks.

What Makes This Role Unique?

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7x7 Day and Night Shift Roster: Work hard for 7 days, then enjoy 7 days off. Travel, relax, recharge-your time is truly yours.
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On-Site Impact: Be the go-to expert on-site, ensuring systems run smoothly and efficiently.
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Innovation in Action: Collaborate with Caterpillar's engineering teams to identify and implement product improvements.
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Hands-On Problem Solving: Troubleshoot, analyze, and optimize cutting-edge autonomous systems.
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Unique global exposure: MineStar® Command spans three continents, offering international site visits and cross-border collaboration that enhance training and operational experience.

What you will do:

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Implementing MineStar® Command and optimizing system performance.
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Building trusted relationships with customers through close internal and external collaboration.
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Supporting and advising MineStar® Command Office Supervisors, Builders, Controllers, and Pit Technicians on all aspects of system performance, with a focus on minimizing downtime.
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Assisting with hardware and software installation and configuration, including the development of Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes.
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Measuring, benchmarking, and reporting on system performance, while identifying opportunities for improvement.
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Creating training materials and process documentation to support ongoing learning and operational excellence.\
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Executing continuous improvement projects to optimize production and efficiency


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