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Mining Contractor Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Senior Project Engineer-Mining

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$96K - $125K/yr

Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe ... vendor/contractor data review and responses to RFIs. Qualifications Your Capabilities and ...

Senior Project Engineer-Mining

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$95K - $124K/yr

Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe ... contractor data review and responses to RFIs. Your Capabilities and Credentials * The ideal ...

Maintenance Specialist

Miami, AZ · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

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Pinto Valley is an open-pit copper mine located at the west end of the historic Globe-Miami mining ... contractors and consultants to optimize practices, reduce waste in maintenance and provide short ...

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How much do mining contractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for mining contractor in Arizona is $25.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.73 and $27.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a mining contractor?

A Mining Contractor is a professional or company hired to perform various mining-related tasks, including excavation, drilling, blasting, and transporting materials. They work on behalf of mining companies to develop and operate mine sites efficiently and safely. Responsibilities may range from site preparation to resource extraction while ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

What does a mining contractor do?

A typical day for a Mining Contractor involves overseeing on-site mining operations, coordinating teams of laborers, equipment operators, and technical specialists, and addressing any challenges that arise. You may spend time inspecting safety protocols, liaising with site engineers and project managers, and ensuring all work adheres to regulatory standards. Administrative duties such as submitting reports, project planning, and communicating with stakeholders are also common. The work environment is often outdoors or underground and can require adapting to varying weather, long hours, and frequent travel. Teamwork and proactive problem-solving are integral to keeping projects running smoothly and safely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mining contractor?

To thrive as a Mining Contractor, you need expertise in geology, excavation, project management, and safety regulations, often supported by certifications such as MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) or relevant engineering degrees. Familiarity with heavy equipment, drilling machinery, mapping software, and compliance documentation systems is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and effective communication help manage crews and maintain safe operations on site. These skills collectively ensure efficient project delivery, safety compliance, and successful teamwork in a hazardous and dynamic mining environment.

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Infographic showing various Mining Contractor job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,017 per year, or $25 per hour.

Senior Project Engineer-Mining

Stantec

Chandler, AZ • On-site

$96K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


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Job description


At our core, we're a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create. Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe.
We are a leader in underground hard rock mining engineering and related technology, serving the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world. This is where great ideas and rewarding careers are built.
Your Opportunity
Our Chandler, Arizona Mining group has an immediate need for a Senior Project Engineer to serve various clients in completing feasibility studies and detailed engineering projects for underground and surface mining operations, with an emphasis on copper processing.
Your Key Responsibilities
  • Work in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Stantec and its Clients.
  • Ensure all applicable safety codes, regulations and guidelines are met by appropriate design and use of technology.
  • Accountable for the technical quality, integration, and compliance of all project deliverables across disciplines.
  • Partner closely with the Project Manager to verify technical scope, risk, schedule, and budget alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Review and analysis of drawings for possible safety and constructability problems prior to issue to clients.
  • Provide clients with engineering support to meet their needs and incorporate client suggestions for future requirements in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
  • Serve as the primary technical authority linking the technical execution team and project management team, translating technical input into clear direction and decisions.
  • Manage and direct a team of engineers and designers in the planning and execution of project work including scoping, asset integrity assessments, feasibility studies, detailed engineering and technical support during construction and commissioning.
  • Regularly interface with the Client on project technical issues, while ensuring the identification and socialization of value opportunities, risks and mitigation to the project team and/or Client as applicable.
  • Implementing, maintaining, and adjusting engineering processes on projects. This includes confirmation that mandated quality control steps are being followed, including Stantec's Prevention Through Design and Hazard/ Constructability Review programs.
  • Owning, monitoring, and reporting on engineering budget, progress, managing to engineering/procurement/construction schedules, and driving change management processes as they relate to engineering and design.
  • Provide technical leadership for proposals, translating client requirements into clear execution strategies, scopes, and engineering deliverables.
  • Support pursuit and campaign efforts by shaping opportunities and applying Stantec's Project Management Framework (PMF) to assess scope definition, technical risk, and project viability.
  • Lead and coach multidisciplinary technical meetings and discussions, synthesizing input from subject matter experts and providing clear technical direction to advance project scope and execution.
  • Contribute to client and market development through collaboration across teams and disciplines, supporting long-term client relationships and repeat work
  • Delivering the project's engineering deliverables on schedule in accordance with corporate and project processes and standards, while ensuring that multi-disciplinary interfaces are correct and complete.
  • Provide and/or coordinate engineering involvement in procurement and construction work packages, including scopes of supply/work, technical bid evaluations, recommendations to award, vendor/contractor data review and responses to RFIs.

Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, with the ability to handle change and work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be willing to challenge your own work as well as the work of those around you in the pursuit of quality and safety.
  • Excellent knowledge of applicable design codes and familiarity with Mine Health and Safety Regulations.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal abilities and a willingness to work in a team atmosphere, including involvement in technical business development.
  • Previous experience as a Project Engineer on detailed engineering/construction projects with a consulting firm or Owner's team.
  • Previous experience in the design, specification, and installation supervision of mine processing plants, including milling, refining, and/or smelting operations.
  • Previous engineering experience in underground mining or industrial HVAC system design projects preferred.
  • Previous engineering experience in industrial or mining material handling and conveyance system design projects preferred.
  • You will regularly interface with other disciplines and departments to execute project.
  • Willingness to travel to client sites or other Stantec offices (~10% travel).
  • Ability to travel as required for project assignments.
  • Valid driver's license is required.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university
  • 10 - 20 years of engineering, design, and construction experience in heavy industry, particularly surface or underground mining.
  • A Professional Engineering license is preferred (or the ability to become licensed).

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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