Site Performance Manager

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Job Description:

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Job Purpose: 

Caterpillar's Mining Center of Excellence (MCOE) team is currently seeking a Mining Equipment Management Consultant. In this role, you will be part of the MCOE team, responsible for providing expertise for continuous improvement projects, tool and process development and Equipment Management training.  You will support Site Performance Managers' ability to deliver critical fleet availability and increase customer loyalty by improving customers' mining operations, processes, or Cat product performance as measured by improved machine availability, productivity, or cost. 

Job Duties:

As a recognised expert in the mining equipment management field, you will be responsible for advising dealer and/or customer maintenance, operations, and leadership teams on Asset Health and/or Productivity related areas of concern by performing complex analysis work, accurately understanding status quo, and identifying and resolving problems that can be tactical or strategic in nature.  Problems are often unique, and solutions can require original approaches.  You may be tasked with modifying existing approaches or developing new solutions.

You will set priorities and establish a work plan in order to complete broadly defined assignments and achieve desired results.  Key quality goals will include Machine Availability, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Continuous Improvement, Equipment Management, Timeliness, Efficiency, Cost Savings, and Site KPI Achievement.  You will be tasked with changing the way work is performed to meet quality goals for the measure(s) stated.

You will also support various Caterpillar and Dealer teams in upskilling in the mining equipment management space, through leading training workshops, project specific training, and coaching.  You will be expected to mentor and develop future equipment management consultants.

Responsibilities vary, but may include various combinations of the following duties:

Training

• Act as a Mining Equipment Management (MEM) subject matter expert for our Site Performance Managers, Dealers and Customers.

• Deliver MEM training through organized workshops, individual training sessions or project work.

• Coach, mentor, and assist other team members in mining equipment management and/or machine application practices.

Project Work

• Organize and execute assigned projects according to dealer and/or customer requirements with minimal supervision.

• Establish and maintain strong dealer / customer relationships.

• Collect required information through a variety of methods (interviews, surveys, site visits, etc.).

• Perform data analysis using suitable tools and systems to draw appropriate conclusions.

• Provide solutions and recommendations that will improve key customer metrics, such as machine availability, production, cost, safety, mean time between stoppages, mean time to repair.

• Present findings and suggestions to dealer, customer maintenance / operational leadership or internal Caterpillar with justification, practical advice, and successfully influence move toward common vision, goals, and expected results.

• Utilize business financials and effective cost per hour and/or cost per ton methodology to affect change.

• Counsel dealer and/or customer in developing increased human performance capability by identifying performance gaps and recommending appropriate solutions.

• Develop, prioritize and implement effective equipment management, operations, and/or application processes at mine site.

• Assist dealer and/or customer with documentation, training, and change management.

• Deliver service on-time, on-budget, and with quality that meets or exceeds stakeholder expectations.

Material / Tool Development

• Act as MEM SME for tool development (Site Assessment Tool (SAT), Maintenance & Repair GAP Analysis (GAP), Digital Performance Plus (DPP), etc.).

• Support development of MEM processes & materials.

• Understand and deploy Caterpillar Best Practices for maintenance and repair and equipment optimization strategies and tactics.  Support publication of new MEM Best Practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in mining or mining related field or equivalent work experience.

• Extensive mining related experience – preferably at the mine site level.

• Thorough knowledge of mining equipment management, Caterpillar Maintenance & Repair Process framework & product problem management.

• Experience implementing maintenance and repair improvement plans, fleet recovery or site improvement projects working with dealers and/or customers (availability, reliability, and/or cost).

• Broad company knowledge and strong understanding of dealer operations.

• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Prior experience in site-based role such as Site Performance Manager, JSS Fleet manager, AHS Run Team or equivalent.

• Strong understanding of cost per hour and cost per ton factors and how they relate to mining equipment.

• Thorough knowledge of mining products (preferably Caterpillar products), machine applications & operations, mine site applications, autonomous systems and mine/dealer relationships.

• Presenting / Training experience.

• Understanding of Caterpillar Mining Best Practices.

The position requires extensive travel, both domestically and internationally.  The location of the position is flexible within Australia (Melbourne, Perth, or Brisbane).

Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary based on degree and professional industry working experience.  The Total Rewards package includes:

• Competitive remuneration package

• Attractive Bonus and Share options

• Career development with global prospects

• A strong commitment to safety and your wellbeing

• An inclusive workplace culture focused on quality, customer service and the environment

• A commitment to diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity, and equal outcome

• SMART spending APP

• The opportunity to do truly meaningful work in a supportive, constructive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Additional Information  

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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