Mine Dispatcher

Capstone Mining•Miami, AZ

About The Position

The Mine Dispatcher manages haul truck assignments to achieve weekly shift movement targets by source and destination. Ensures efficient haulage flow by minimizing queue times, hang delays, and inconsistent cycles while maintaining accurate activity and delay coding.

Requirements

5–10 years of mining experience with demonstrated knowledge of the drill–blast–load–haul open pit mining sequence.
Experience using MineStar or a comparable fleet management system.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions in real time.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write English fluently.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a copper mining operation.
Experience with SAP or a similar enterprise system.
Previous dispatch or control room experience in a surface mining environment.

Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance: Support safe mine operations by monitoring pit radar systems, responding to alarms in accordance with TARPs, receiving and escalating fatigue alerts, and coordinating with operations and maintenance to address safety-related issues in real time.
Dispatch & Haulage Coordination: Manage haul truck assignments by source and destination to meet weekly shift movement targets. Minimize hang time, queue delays, and wait-to-dump time at the crusher while ensuring efficient haulage flow.
Crew & Resource Coordination: Complete and maintain crew rosters for Load/Haul and Mine Support teams. Coordinate transportation of employees to equipment and work areas to support uninterrupted operations.
System Monitoring & Data Integrity: Monitor dispatch and fleet management systems to ensure accurate cycle data with no inconsistencies at shift end. Enter notifications during the shift as operational or equipment issues arise.
Performance Monitoring & KPIs: Track queue times, equipment utilization, and downtime, including dewatering systems and pumps. Monitor and report performance KPIs for the work area to support operational decision-making.
Maintenance & Operations Integration: Work closely with the maintenance team to communicate equipment issues, organize priorities, and support effective execution of maintenance activities impacting production.
Technology & Reporting Support: Identify and report technology or system issues affecting dispatch operations. Ensure timely, accurate reporting to maintain reliable operational data and shift handovers.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan – Eligible from day one, contribute up to 30% 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%
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