Tailings & Water Supervisor: Lead Field Ops in Mining

Capstone Copper Pinto Valley; Miami (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Retirement Boost

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid time-off

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted insurance plans

Job summary

Capstone Copper Pinto Valley seeks a experienced Supervisor – Tailings and Water to oversee daily TSF deposition and water management, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will supervise personnel and contractors, coordinate with engineering on deposition planning, and support pump house operations.

The role requires 3+ years in mining supervision, strong knowledge of tailings and water systems, plus leadership and communication skills. Onsite schedule offers a 7-on/7-off rotation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of combined experience in supervision, maintenance, construction management, project management, and/or safety within a mining or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of tailings operations, water management systems, and pump house operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead crews and contractors in a field-based environment.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage confidential information.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight: Monitor and control daily tailings deposition and water system activities to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans.
• Pump House & Water Systems: Maintain strong working knowledge of pump house operations and site water management systems to support reliable system performance.
• Planning & Coordination: Collaborate with engineering to develop and execute TSF deposition plans; coordinate with HSEC, engineering, and project stakeholders to meet schedule and budget objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Project Execution: Establish and meet timelines for project readiness and field execution; identify potential bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Incident Management: Investigate, document, and report incidents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, coach, and develop personnel; provide regular communication regarding performance expectations, progress updates, and issue resolution.
• Contractor Management: Oversee contractor activities to ensure alignment with safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of accountability and operational excellence across tailings and water operations.
• Additional Duties: Perform other assigned supervisory responsibilities as required to support site operations.

Skills

Supervision

Maintenance

Construction management

Project management

Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Capstone Copper Pinto Valley seeks a experienced Supervisor – Tailings and Water to oversee daily TSF deposition and water management, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will supervise personnel and contractors, coordinate with engineering on deposition planning, and support pump house operations.

The role requires 3+ years in mining supervision, strong knowledge of tailings and water systems, plus leadership and communication skills. Onsite schedule offers a 7-on/7-off rotation.