Capstone Copper Pinto Valley · 1 day ago
Control Room Technician - Tails & Water Operations
Miami, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCapstone Copper is focused on growth and committed to developing a skilled workforce. The Control Room Technician for Tails & Water Operations will oversee the safe and efficient operation of the tailings pump house and distribution system, ensuring compliance with safety standards and production targets.
Mining & Metals
Responsibilities
Operate and monitor pumps, valves, and control systems to maintain proper tailings and water distribution; adjust pumps and delivery points in coordination with Mill Operations
Enter notifications, time delays, and operational data into control systems; maintain accurate and timely reporting for the area
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company safety policies, MSHA regulations, standard operating procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Report all accidents, incidents, and equipment damage
Direct and coordinate personnel on the dam for crane operations, sand production, and related control activities to meet operational plans
Allocate resources and support work planning to achieve production targets; address operational issues as they arise
Monitor equipment condition through proper operating practices and coordinate maintenance activities as needed to ensure reliability
Support training and development of team members; collaborate with supervisors to ensure workforce competency and certification requirements are met
Identify and implement improvements to operational practices, systems, and processes to enhance performance and efficiency
Work closely with Mill Operations and other departments to support operational needs and resolve issues
Perform other assigned tasks as required to support tailings operations
Qualification
Required
Experience operating and monitoring computerized control systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Preferred
Minimum three (3) years of experience in tailings and water operations, including at least one (1) year in pump house operations
Strong working knowledge of processing operations, tailings systems, and pump/valve configurations
Experience with SAP or similar maintenance management systems
Prior experience coordinating field personnel in a tailings or dam environment
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 15%
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
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