Machine Control & Guidance
Optec provides Mine Automation Technicians to support a global gold mining operator’s Caterpillar MineStar systems across surface and underground operations. The team delivers installation, calibration, and maintenance for onboard sensors, automation components, and remote operating systems that underpin autonomous and semi-autonomous fleet functions.
Roles Placed
Mine Automation Technicians
Automotive Electricians
The Challenge
The operator required skilled technicians to maintain the MineStar ecosystem across diverse equipment and operational environments. Ensuring reliable automation performance involved supporting sensors, radios, remote stations, and vehicle systems while coordinating closely with multiple site departments.
Our Solution
Optec improved automation reliability and operational performance through:
Higher uptime and stronger MineStar system stability
Faster diagnostics and reduced automation downtime
Reliable telemetry and positioning accuracy across all assets
Better coordination between operations, maintenance, and technology teams
The Outcome
Optec deployed MineStar specialists to support automation hardware, connectivity, and fleet systems. Key activities included:
Installing and calibrating MineStar sensors and onboard components
Maintaining mesh radios, data radios, and supporting comms networks
Commissioning and sustaining MineStar Command remote stations
Long-Term Value
The engagement strengthens the operator’s autonomous mining capability by ensuring consistent system performance, reliable fleet connectivity, and high-quality technical support. Optec provides a stable foundation for future automation growth and ongoing MineStar optimisation.
