Job Overview

This critical role within Komatsu Mining effectively supports Drill Engineering development and sustainment of current Drill products operating at customer locations.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Leads building of new drill products, including prototype machines.
• Performs validation of design, Engineering Testing and data analysis.
• Conducts analysis of machine performance and operations data and make recommendations for improved operations and maintenance practices.
• Leads field projects with new products on customer site.
• Support customers in operation of the drill and work with Engineering to resolve performance issues.
• Maintains drill products at Komatsu’s Arizona Proving Grounds.
• Suggests product enhancements and design changes.
• Provides project management of service activities in the field.
• Provides training and guidance to regional product support technicians and customers on enhanced service and maintenance procedures.

• Provides equipment maintenance and project management of service activities on new Product Development testing in the field.
• Interprets blueprints, electrical Schematics, hydraulic schematics and engineering prints.
• Prevent any loss which may result from negligent inspection or testing, from spoilage/waste of raw or in-process materials.
• Supervises/leads numerous employees including Welders, Mechanics and Machinists.
• Consistently promotes a Safety-First attitude. Constantly looks for ways to improve and maintain a safe working environment by completing FLRA’s, Near Miss Cards and Safety Observations

Qualifications/Requirements

• Technical degree in a hydraulic, electrical or mechanical field and minimum 5 years of experience in a similar job. More extensive experience can substitute for a degree.
• Ability to interpret and understand complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables and handbook formulas.
• Ability to Interpret blueprints; electrical schematics; hydraulic schematics and engineering prints.
• Experience using a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in hydraulics, low voltage electrical, mechanical components and control systems.
• Must be able to communicate with customers and regional management in a professional manner and adjust the scope of work to meet demand.
• Advanced trade mathematics skills.
• Must be willing and able to supervise/lead numerous employees including Welders, Mechanics and Machinists.
• Must have a working understanding of the financial side of the business.
• Must be able to sustain mental and visual attention and have manual dexterity to perform complex work to high limits of accuracy and quality.
• Ability to operate electrical power tools and pneumatic power tools
• Valid driver license and able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical job requirements. Ability to obtain a C.D.L if required.
• Current MSHA preferred.
• Flexibility to work different shifts.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 90%.

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