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Miami, AZ, US

Capstone Copper provides an extensive total rewards package to support your physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. It includes:

• 401(k) Savings Plan – Eligible from day one, contribute up to 90% 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%, 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%
• 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
• Discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles, and homes

The Superintendent Mine Operations is accountable to lead and manage the production and development processes of the Mine, ensuring compliance with commitments related to the quantity, quality and opportunity established in the production programs, with the costs committed in the operating budget.

• Behaves in a way that demonstrates support of Capstone’s Vision and Values:
• Manage and ensure all employees and contractors are working in compliance with all Pinto Valley Mine and MSHA safety guidelines and procedures and ensure critical controls and procedures are in place.
• Manage and ensure that all employees and contractors are certified to execute the tasks/jobs they are assigned
• Maintain department compliance with local, state, federal and company standards
• Coach and mentor team member growth and development. Ensure professional learning objectives of department staff are met. Manage annual employee performance review process.
• Manage the necessary coordination between the Geology, Geotechnics, Planning, Primary Crushing, Maintenance, and Concentrator work teams for the execution of mine processes.
• Define and ensure compliance with the performance standards that will determine the mine's extraction capacity.
• Ensure the proper execution of third‑party service contracts.
• Design and manage the operating and investment budget.
• Manage the implementation of Mine Management safety plans, identifying fatality risks and the respective controls.
• Manage and implement technological innovations in the area to optimize the production and safety process and maximize asset utilization.
• Manage the implementation of personnel development policies and plans in their area.
• Ensure the design, implementation, and compliance of the area's budget.
• Manage the implementation of continuous improvement plans.

Education/Experience:

• At least 10 - 15 years’ experience between Mine ops and mine engineering field.
• Demonstrate, at least, between 3 and 5 years of experience in Mine Ops and/or operational planning (Short term or scheduling)
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, SAP among others)
• Strong project management and budgeting skills
• Able to speak, comprehend, read, and write English.

Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge in Open pit process.
• Drill and blast knowledge
• Experience leading Geotechnical groups.
• Competent person for budgeting and project execution
• Coaching, mentoring or team builder experience
• Third-Party Service Management,
• Cost Control,
• SAP, Dispatch systems, and knowledge in planning software.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 50% of the time will be spent in the field while the remaining 50% will be spent in an office environment.

All candidates will be required to complete a pre‑employment medical exam, drug and alcohol test, and background check. All positions require a pre‑placement physical examination to ensure candidates are 'fit for duty’. Additional training and/or testing may be required. Capstone maintains a drug and alcohol‑free workplace.

CAPSTONE COPPER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.