Autonomous Mining Technology Specialist (f/m)

About the role

Heidelberg Materials is recruiting an Autonomous Mining Technology Specialist in Wrocław, Poland, within its Digital Hub. The role drives innovation in mining operations through autonomous equipment, advanced digital technologies, data-driven decisions and integrated IT/OT solutions, working with operational teams, technology vendors and global stakeholders on systems such as Autonomous Haulage Systems.

Key responsibilities

• Support global and regional autonomous mining strategies, business cases, financial evaluations and deployment roadmaps, and identify automation expansion opportunities.
• Support deployment of autonomous mining solutions on heavy mobile equipment (haul trucks, wheel loaders, excavators, dozers), coordinating installation, testing, commissioning and readiness, and monitoring projects against scope, timeline and budget.
• Provide application and technology support, monitor system performance, optimize equipment utilization and uptime, and act as first-line functional support for autonomous mining applications.
• Diagnose issues, coordinate incident resolution, support OT integration, fleet management systems and reporting tools, and maintain documentation, SOPs and user guides.
• Drive change management: train users, run workshops and readiness programs, and promote adoption of digital technologies and automation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in project management, consulting, technology deployment, quarry operations or Heavy Mobile Equipment operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience with data and operational performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and ability to work in cross-functional and international environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with OT applications, fleet management systems, industrial software or autonomous mining platforms.
• Knowledge of IT/OT integration, commissioning, UAT or vendor management.
• Exposure to autonomous systems, digital transformation or mining operations.

What we offer

• Work on innovative autonomous mining technologies with exposure to global projects.
• Professional development and continuous learning.
• Collaboration with experienced experts and about 30% travel time.
• Hybrid working model.
• Benefits including private medical care, MultiSport membership, holiday and children's summer camp allowances, and support for cultural and sports activities.