Barrick Gold Corporation

Cortez - Autonomous Systems Engineer

Barrick Gold Corporation$90K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related engineering fields required
  • 3-7+ years experience in mining or automation preferred
  • Experience with autonomous haulage systems preferred
  • Knowledge of control systems, GPS, LiDAR, and networking preferred
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills preferred
  • Ability to work in dynamic mining environments required
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills required

Responsibilities

  • Support deployment and continuous improvement of autonomous systems
  • Monitor and optimize system performance for productivity and reliability
  • Troubleshoot issues collaboratively with OEMs and site teams
  • Analyze data to drive improvements in system utilization
  • Develop technical documentation and training materials
  • Provide training and technical guidance to operational teams
  • Participate in safety incident investigations related to autonomous systems

Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401k retirement plan with employer contribution and match
  • Paid time off and company-sponsored medical clinics
  • Opportunities for growth and learning with industry colleagues
  • Access to diverse career opportunities within the organization
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Description:

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.

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.

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

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About Barrick Gold Corporation

Barrick Gold Corporation is a mining company that specializes in the production of gold and copper. The company was founded in 1983 by Peter Munk and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Barrick Gold operates mines and advanced exploration and development projects on five continents. The company's main focus is on gold, but it also produces copper. Barrick Gold is committed to responsible mining practices and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact and improve the lives of people in the communities where it operates. The company has faced criticism in the past for its environmental and social practices, but has taken steps to address these concerns.
Learn more about Barrick Gold Corporation
Size
21,300 employees
Market Cap
$31.1 billion
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Founded
1983
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