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# MineStar Application Specialist

- **Company:** Caterpillar
- **Location:** North Las Vegas, NV, United States
- **Salary:** $81,370.0 - $122,060.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Performance Tuning, Power BI, Software Troubleshooting
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usbc618d7d63ce4e08398687760efdd536/eaa

## 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'll be stationed at the mine site in Northern Nevada, working directly with our customers to support and maintain a fleet of Caterpillar autonomous haul trucks.
What Makes This Role Unique?

 * 7x7 Day and Night Shift Roster: Work hard for 7 days, then enjoy 7 days off. Travel, relax, recharge-your time is truly yours.
 * On-Site Impact: Be the go-to expert on-site, ensuring systems run smoothly and efficiently.
 * Innovation in Action: Collaborate with Caterpillar's engineering teams to identify and implement product improvements.
 * Hands-On Problem Solving: Troubleshoot, analyze, and optimize cutting-edge autonomous systems.
 * 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:

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