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Mining Engineer

Pronto · San Francisco, CA · On-site

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About Pronto

Backed by Y Combinator.

About the role

The base salary range for this role is $81,000 - $102,000 per year. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards.

What they're looking for

  • Mining Expertise: 15+ years of direct mining experience. You must be extremely comfortable and knowledgeable in a mine site environment, understanding the nuances of production and safety
  • Leadership Tenure: 5–10 years in a leadership role (e.g., Site Superintendent, Maintenance Manager, or Fleet Manager)
  • Tech Rollout Experience: Proven track record of actively participating in technology rollouts, such as autonomy, remote operations, telematics, or machine control systems
  • Education: A University Degree in Mining Engineering is highly preferred to establish immediate credibility with customer stakeholders
More about this role

Who we are

Pronto AI is a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, deploying Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) that automate operations in mines, quarries, and construction sites worldwide. While much of the industry remains in R&D, we deliver real, production-ready autonomy that is already operating in the field.

We are on a mission to make mining operations safer, smarter, and more efficient through cutting-edge technology, and we are building toward becoming the world’s first profitable AV technology company.

What you’ll do

  • Success Criteria: Deliver projects to the agreed-upon performance metrics and success criteria, ensuring the autonomous system is integrated seamlessly into the mine’s production cycle.
  • Team Leadership: Manage the local field team, overseeing permitting, scheduling, safety compliance, and overall work performance.
  • Customer Management: Hold the customer accountable for their deliverables, including resource commitments, machine availability, and site/route/equipment readiness.
  • Primary Point of Contact: Act as the central communication hub between the customer site and Pronto HQ, providing regular progress reports and...

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Mining - Operations

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