QA/QC Lead for Fixed Plant Equipment | Mining

Origin Mining Company; Golden Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Mining Company is seeking a versatile QA/QC Specialist focused on fixed plant equipment to support open-pit copper mining operations in Arizona. The role bridges greenfield expansions and brownfield sustainment, ensuring installations integrate with existing infrastructure while upholding uncompromising quality across crushing, grinding, flotation, and material handling circuits.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of QA/QC experience in heavy industry, with strong knowledge of comminution

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering preferred; trade certification acceptable.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent QA/QC certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA/QC oversight for greenfield plant expansions to commissioning.
• Oversee brownfield tie-ins, retrofits, and shutdowns with focus on quality control.
• Execute Receiving, In-Process, and Final QC inspections on fixed plant equipment (crushers, mills, conveyors).
• Verify mechanical, structural, and piping work against drawings and codes (ASME, AWS, ISO).
• Review MTRs, WPS, and commissioning documentation for handovers and asset records.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Fixed plant equipment

P&IDs interpretation

NDE methods understanding

Safety-conscious mindset

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

CWI certification

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

SAP

Primavera P6

Job description

Origin Mining Company is seeking a versatile QA/QC Specialist focused on fixed plant equipment to support open-pit copper mining operations in Arizona. The role bridges greenfield expansions and brownfield sustainment, ensuring installations integrate with existing infrastructure while upholding uncompromising quality across crushing, grinding, flotation, and material handling circuits.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of QA/QC experience in heavy industry, with strong knowledge of comminution