Caterpillar Inc.

Physical Availability Manager – Mining

Caterpillar Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Tucson • Arizona • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $128,470 - $192,710 per year

About the role

  • Analyze site-level data to identify downtime drivers—technical, operational, logistical, or procedural.
  • Align and influence stakeholders across Caterpillar, Dealers, and Customers—without direct authority—to drive performance improvements.
  • Monitor and manage KPIs like equipment availability, parts availability, cost per ton, and uptime.
  • Develop and execute performance improvement initiatives based on data insights and site needs.
  • Advise site leadership on application practices and product health strategies.
  • Serve as the central point of contact for Caterpillar at the site, coordinating with Product Support, Commercial, and Technical teams.
  • Manage Caterpillar’s business risk and ensure alignment with commercial recovery strategies.

Requirements

  • Site operations experience
  • Fleet maintenance
  • Understanding of repair processes
  • Dealer operations experience
  • Ability to run complex projects across multiple departments and stakeholders
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Ability to lead initiatives from concept to execution
  • Proven ability to build trust and influence across diverse teams and organizations
  • Ability to influence others
  • Strategic mindset with attention to operational execution
  • Knowledge of and experience with providing post-sales support
  • Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction
  • Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients
  • Project management skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisfleet maintenancerepair processesproject managementperformance improvement initiativesKPI monitoringpost-sales supportoperational executiontechnical guidancebusiness risk management
Soft Skills
influenceleadershipcommunicationtrust buildingstrategic mindsetstakeholder alignmentinitiative executionproblem solvingorganizational skillscollaboration