Tms Support Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all employees and contractors comply with site safety standards, MSHA regulations, and company procedures
• Operational Leadership: Direct and oversee all tailings and water system operational activities to meet safety, production, cost, and reliability targets
• Work Execution: Ensure all field work is executed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with plans, system constraints, and standards
• Plan Implementation: Execute deposition plans water operating strategies, and operational controls developed by Tailings Governance & Engineering and Water Management
• Crew Leadership: Lead 4 rotating day/night crews and 2 day-shift (7x7) crews, ensuring effective supervision, staffing, and performance across all shifts
• Performance Management: Establish expectations, monitor KPIs, and drive accountability for operational performance and results
• Resource Management: Allocate labor, equipment, and materials to support safe and efficient execution of planned and unplanned work
• System Monitoring: Monitor field performance of tailings deposition, water distribution, supply, reclaim and storage; identify and respond to operational issues
• Coordination: Work closely with Water Management and Tailings Governance & Engineering to ensure alignment between operational execution, water system constraints, deposition plans, and risk controls.
• Feedback & Improvement: Provide field feedback to improve constructability, execution efficiency, and overall system performance
• Compliance & TMS Support: Execute all work in accordance with Tailings Management System (TMS) requirements and Water Management Standard expectations; support inspections, audits, conformance assessments, and compliance activities
• Water System Reliability: Support achievement of water supply, reclaim, storage, and water recovery targets through reliable operation of water infrastructure and timely response to operational issues.
• Cost Control: Monitor and manage budgets, costs, and resource utilization to meet financial targets
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in operational processes, safety performance, and system efficiency
• Reporting: Produce and review daily, weekly, and monthly reports to track performance against plan and KPIs
• Systems Utilization: Utilize SAP and Microsoft Office tools for work management, reporting, and data analysis
• Field Presence: Maintain a strong field presence to verify execution quality, reinforce standards, and ensure consistency
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with maintenance, mine operations, contractors, and vendors to support operational objectives
• Values Alignment: Lead in alignment with company values and expectations for accountability, execution, and results

• Associate’s degree in Mining Technology, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in mining or heavy industry operations
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in field-based environments
• Experience managing multi-crew, 24/7 operations
• Strong knowledge of tailings operations, water distribution systems, reclaim systems, pumping systems, and water infrastructure operations.
• Experience supervising operation of tailings deposition, water distribution, reclaim, or water supply systems in a mining environment.
• Experience with work management systems (SAP or equivalent)
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

• Experience in copper mining or large-scale open pit operations
• Experience with tailings deposition systems and water distribution/reclaim
• Familiarity with Tailings Management Systems (TMS)

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work performed in both office and field environments
• Frequent walking on uneven ground and around active mining areas
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions including heat, dust, and wind
• Work around heavy equipment and active operations
• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas
• Ability to always wear required PPE in operational areas

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.