Digital & Technology Technician (Heavy Mining Equipment)

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is a family founded, family owned, and family led organization. We care about our employees and communities and have been for nearly 75 years. Please visit our resources to explore how you align with our mission at Gregory Poole Equipment Company: About GPEC - Link , The Gregory Poole Advantage - Link.   Most benefits start after only 30 days and include: Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick/personal time, Paid holidays, Retirement contribution matching , and a great work life balance!     Nutrien: The Aurora mine location is the world’s largest mining and manufacturer site in the US. Working for Gregory Poole at the Aurora site you will have an excellent opportunity to work with Caterpillar on cutting edge technologies. Currently, they are the largest site in the world operating remote control machines. In addition, they continue to be a partner with Caterpillar to test field follow machines and technologies that will allow you an opportunity to influence development and quality. PRIMARY FUNCTION: Service, diagnose, repair, and install Cat Digital & Technology solutions at customer’s jobsite as well as other technology related products at an advanced skill level. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Diagnosis, Troubleshooting, and Repair Demonstrates high level of electrical and basic troubleshooting skills on various equipment systems. Skill level appropriate testing while comparing data to specifications to determine if the system is working as designed. Performs tasks independently, including inspections and troubleshooting. Perform troubleshooting, repairs, installs, and retrofits of technology devices to include Cat Command, Product Link, MineStar Edge, Cat Detect, Driver Safety Systems, and other digital products Inspect components removed from machine to determine reusability Disassemble, inspect, and determine parts needed. Reassemble to factory specifications Update & flash most current software at machine Follow all Caterpillar and dealership repair guidelines Technology Systems Ability to learn technical knowledge for various technology solutions, including Caterpillar MineStar (i.e.: understanding the system, terminology, device locations and system operations) Understands, tests, and repairs complex electrical systems. Installation, calibration, and commissioning of technology onto equipment during technology deployments to operate in required operational environment  Testing technology hardware systems to ensure system is functioning in accordance with the manufacturers and/or customer requirements  Using best practices during installation, and communicate modified procedures to help with future installations  Work with Caterpillar engineers to troubleshoot and test field follow units   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Must have a high school education or GED. Work Experience: Six years of experience with at least four years of experience on Cat equipment or other similar equipment; Must be proficient in at least four mechanical systems (i.e. transmissions, engines, hydraulics, etc.) for numerous model lines. Physical: Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs. Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service. Must be able to work in adverse weather. Other: Must be able to effectively document repair activities on customer work orders. Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems. Should have basic proficiency using P.C. base equipment and parts information; must work independently with minimal supervision. Field Activity- Must be able to daily operate an assigned service vehicle as well as be prequalified to operate under GPEC Fleet Policy Standards. The driver must be able to operate their assigned vehicle for extended periods in order to reach customer’s locations. Must be able to effectively communicate using telephones to receive instructions and to provide service information. Must be able to effectively deal directly with customers at site locations in a professional manner. Additional: Field activities require a valid state driver’s license (obtain within 30 days of hire a valid license within the state of GPEC’s operation) AND possess a safe driving record which meets the safe driving standards outlined in the GPEC Fleet Policy. Operation of some vehicles will require a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), others may require that the driver possess a DOT medical certification. Some positions may require that you obtain a DOT medical certification before you are considered for the position. All positions that require driving for company business or within a Company Owned Vehicle will be held to the standards of the GPEC Fleet Policy.   This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.