Head Tailings & Water Operations (24/7)

Capstone Copper Corp.; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Retirement Boost

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid time-off

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Capstone Copper Corp. is seeking a Superintendent, Tails & Water Operations to lead safe, efficient tailings and water system work at Pinto Valley in Arizona. You will direct field crews, manage plans, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving performance and cost targets.

Join a team focused on reliable water infrastructure, system optimization, and continuous improvement in a dynamic mining environment with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Tailings operations

SAP

Microsoft Office

English

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s degree in Mining Technology or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Capstone Copper Corp. is seeking a Superintendent, Tails & Water Operations to lead safe, efficient tailings and water system work at Pinto Valley in Arizona. You will direct field crews, manage plans, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving performance and cost targets.

Join a team focused on reliable water infrastructure, system optimization, and continuous improvement in a dynamic mining environment with strong growth opportunities.