Capstone Copper Pinto Valley · 3 months ago
Sr. Geotechnical Engineer
Miami, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expCapstone Copper is focused on growth and committed to unlocking the full potential of their teams and resources. The Sr. Geotechnical Engineer will provide technical expertise and leadership in pit stability, monitoring, and design optimization to ensure safe and compliant mine operations.
Mining & Metals
Responsibilities
Demonstrate commitment to safety and Capstone’s Values in Action
Leadership & Safety: Uphold Capstone Copper’s Values—Always Accountable, Execute with Excellence, Deliver Results, and Work Responsibly. Maintain high safety, environmental, and operational standards across all geotechnical activities. Support Technical Services leadership in ensuring compliance with company policies, MSHA regulations, and site procedures
Geotechnical Monitoring & Analysis: Lead pit slope monitoring programs, including prism data collection, radar systems, and Leica software. Maintain alarm thresholds, manage data quality, and coordinate vendor maintenance. Perform slope stability analyses, validate highwall and bench designs, and assess blast performance to ensure slope integrity
Field Operations & Hazard Management: Conduct regular pit inspections and communicate geotechnical hazards to mine operations. Coordinate with production teams to resolve rockfall, filled bench, and blasting issues. Maintain stormwater ponds and update stormwater management plans as required
Design & Planning: Manage sequencing and development of waste and leach dumps to ensure geotechnical stability. Develop short- and mid-range dump designs, oversee horizontal drilling, dewatering wells, and piezometer installations. Provide technical input for drill and blast timing optimization to reduce wall damage
Governance & Reporting: Work with the Geotechnical QP to ensure compliance with Capstone standards and industry best practices. Prepare technical reports, design validations, and recommendations to support mine planning and operations. Review and update SOPs and geotechnical standards based on current site conditions
Mentorship & Continuous Improvement: Mentor junior engineers and analysts, strengthening technical capability within the team. Drive continuous improvement through enhanced monitoring systems, data analytics, and slope performance optimization. Provide 24/7 on-call support for geotechnical issues and lead assigned projects or contractor oversight
Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and initiative
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Mining Engineer, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering or similar
Ability to work outdoors and in ambient weather conditions
7-12 years mining experience
Able to speak, comprehend, read, and write English
Valid Driver's License
Preferred
Open Pit experience
Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan – Eligible from day one, contribute up to 30% of your salary with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%, fully vested immediately.
Retirement Boost – The company contributes 8.5% of your salary, increasing to 14.2% after reaching the Social Security wage base, with 100% immediate vesting.
Employee Share Purchase Plan – After three months, contribute 2% to 7% of your salary (max $5,000/year) to buy company shares, with a 50% company match, fully vested upon grant.
Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus – Up to 20%.
4-day, 10-hour work schedule
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (effective on start date), including Telehealth options and additional supplemental insurances
Disability and Life Insurance (effective on start date)
Paid time-off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Internal progression opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles and homes
Relocation assistance available, with additional funds provided to cover tax liabilities
Company
Capstone Copper Pinto Valley
Pinto Valley is a copper-molybdenum open pit mine and the only operating mine located in the historic Globe-Miami mining district of Arizona, one of the oldest and most productive mining districts in the US.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase