Mine Services Supervisor

Capstone Copper Pinto Valley; Miami (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus

Overtime eligible

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid time-off

Job summary

Capstone Copper Pinto Valley is seeking a Mine Services Supervisor to oversee shift-support production equipment and ensure compliance with the plan and performance specs. The role requires guiding a crew and maintaining safety and efficiency in a copper mining setting.

You will supervise mine technicians, manage dewatering, water systems, and active KPI tracking, with on-call responsibilities for the 7-day night shift.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years mining experience with a mine operations supervisory background.
• Experience supervising 8–15 direct reports.
• Knowledge of drill-blast-load-haul open pit mining sequence.
• Copper operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bench level dewatering / water management.
• Berm heights in working areas.
• Crew scheduling & attendance.
• Daily safety toolbox talks and line-out.
• Direct supervision of Mine Technicians.
• Pumping system movement and dewatering operations.
• Pace and path of haul road improvements.

Skills

Mining supervision

Leadership

Safety compliance

Crew management

KPI tracking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

What We Offer Your journey with Capstone Copper starts here. At Capstone, our people are the heart of our organization. We are focused on growth and are committed to unlocking the full potential of ourselves, our teams and our resources. We invest in our people to develop a skilled and engaged workforce, not only for today, but for the future. If you are looking for a purposeful, performance-driven and dynamic work environment, join us!

What We Offer Your journey with Capstone Copper starts here. At Capstone, our people are the heart of our organization. We are focused on growth and are committed to unlocking the full potential of ourselves, our teams and our resources. We invest in our people to develop a skilled and engaged workforce, not only for today, but for the future. If you are looking for a purposeful, performance-driven and dynamic work environment, join us! Pinto Valley is an open-pit copper mine located at the west end of the historic Globe-Miami mining district of central Arizona, approximately 80 miles east of Phoenix. Pinto Valley has been in operation since 1972 and has produced more than four billion pounds of copper. Acquired by Capstone from BHP in 2013, the mine is fully permitted through 2039 and a study is underway to potentially extend the mine life through 2050. Our proximity to the Greater Phoenix metro area provides prospective employees with the option to live in communities such as Mesa, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Chandler, San Tan Valley, or Florence. Our location offers a unique work-life balance, blending the rewarding opportunities of the mining industry with easy access to the vibrant energy of Downtown Phoenix, making it an ideal choice for both individuals and their families. Capstone Employees Are Eligible For An Extensive Total Rewards Package, Designed To Support Your Physical, Mental, Financial, And Emotional Well-being. This Package Includes, But Is Not Limited To

• 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% 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%
• We offer a 7-on, 7-off schedule that consists of one week of 12-hour day shifts followed by one week off, followed by one week of 12-hour night shifts. These schedules offer a great work-life balance with ample time for rest and personal activities.
• Eligible for overtime as a salaried non-exempt role
• 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

Position Overview

The Mine Services Supervisor is responsible for communicating and supervising the support production equipment work during the shift in compliance with the plan and to achieve performance and design specifications.

Position Responsibilities

• Bench level dewatering / water management
• Berm heights in working areas
• Crew Level Vacation Scheduling & Attendance
• Daily Crew lineout safety toolbox talks and line-out
• Directly supervise Mine Technicians as assigned by Superintendent
• Drill Pad prep
• Dust Control
• Enter good catches for direct reports
• Enter incident into company system with all evidence
• Evaluations for equipment operators
• Gather statements, pictures, paperwork and evidence for any incident involving their employee
• Haul road improvement projects/work
• Key Cutting Management
• Minimizing wait to dump time at waste dumps
• Perform daily workplace examination of work area
• Pit dewatering system operation
• Pumping system movement or addition execution
• Tie-down organization
• Traffic Design execution (signs / accesses / etc.)
• Traffic Management (signs / accesses / etc)
• Wall Scaling Management
• Administering positive recognition and discipline
• Ensure employees are out of the blast radius when required
• Haul road maintenance and improvements
• Tie-down execution of work
• Contractor management in area of work
• Mine standardization and beautification
• Performance KPIs in work area
• Be available on-call for their 7 day's night shift
• Incident initial response - freeze scene, operator statements, etc.
• Hourly Payroll Management

Position Requirements

Required

• 8 to 10 years of mining experience. At least 2 years of experience in a mine operations supervisory role, managing 8 to 15 direct reports.
• Knowledge of drill-blast-load-haul open pit mining sequence.
• Prior experience in a copper operation strongly preferred.

Preferred

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and operational experience
• Experience in a unionized mining or processing environment
• Experience with production reporting and operational KPI tracking
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and operational efficiency practices

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This role is generally 20% office environment and 80% field environment.
• Must have ability to stand and walk for short durations, including walking up and down stairs and across uneven surfaces.
• Must have ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, and squat, occasionally in confined spaces.

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.