Superintendent Water Management

Capstone Mining•Miami, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Superintendent, Water Management is the site authority for all water management systems at Pinto Valley Mine. This role is responsible for the strategy, planning, performance, and operational governance of all water infrastructure, including water supply, distribution, reclaim, storage, and discharge systems. The role defines system constraints, operating strategies, and performance expectations that guide field execution by the Tails & Water Operations Superintendent and support tailings deposition planning led by the Tailings Governance & Engineering team. This position ensures water systems are operated safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements, while managing risk and maintaining alignment with the site water balance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Hydrology, or related discipline)
Minimum 8–12 years of experience in water management, hydrology, or related technical roles within mining or heavy industry
Strong understanding of water balance modeling, hydrologic systems, and industrial water infrastructure
Experience supporting regulatory compliance and water-related permitting
Experience in water risk assessment, water stewardship, or integrated water management within mining operations.
Ability to interpret engineering designs, technical reports, and system data
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Effective communication skills with the ability to work across operations and technical teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools
Valid driver’s license
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain
Experience with water modeling tools (GoldSim, HEC-HMS, or similar)
Experience in copper mining or large-scale open pit operations
Familiarity with Arizona water regulations and permitting requirement
Familiarity with ICMM Water Stewardship Framework, water stewardship principles, or equivalent industry standards.
Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI or similar)
Experience with SAP or other asset/work management systems

Responsibilities

Own overall performance, availability, and reliability of all site water systems, regardless of which team executes field work.
Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term water management strategies aligned with production plans, tailings deposition requirements, and regulatory constraints.
Establish operating strategies, priorities, limits, and constraints for all water systems and provide direction to the Tails & Water Operations Superintendent for execution.
Develop, maintain, and govern the site water balance. Identify risks and opportunities related to water supply, reclaim availability, storage capacity, and extreme weather events.
Monitor operational performance of water systems and verify alignment with defined strategies, constraints, and performance targets. Intervene as needed to protect system integrity and compliance.
Provide water system constraints, reclaim availability, and performance inputs to support tailings deposition plan development and Tailings Management System (TMS) governance.
Identify, assess, and manage water-related risks and opportunities associated with water availability, water quality, infrastructure reliability, regulatory compliance, stakeholder concerns, watershed conditions, tailings interactions, and business continuity. Ensure critical controls and mitigation measures are defined, implemented, and monitored.
Lead implementation of site water management plans and water stewardship initiatives. Track progress against site roadmaps, corporate standards, and performance objectives.
Oversee water reporting processes, regulatory reporting, corporate disclosures, ICMM-aligned reporting, and performance metrics. Ensure data quality, consistency, and traceability.
Define technical requirements and provide oversight for water-related capital and sustaining projects, including scope development, design criteria, and commissioning performance.
Ensure water systems comply with permits, environmental regulations, and corporate standards. Support inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting.
Establish KPIs for water system performance and prepare reports for site leadership, corporate governance, and regulatory stakeholders.
Ensure changes to water system design, operation, or constraints follow formal Management of Change (MOC) processes and are appropriately reviewed and approved.
Partner with operations, tailings, and mine planning teams to align water strategies with production plans and TSF requirements.
Oversee collection, validation, and analysis of water data, including flows, storage, and usage. Develop reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
Support capital and sustaining projects related to water infrastructure, including design review, execution planning, and commissioning.
Identify risks related to water supply, storage capacity, and extreme weather events. Develop mitigation and contingency plans.
Support evaluation of watershed conditions, shared water risks, and external stakeholder concerns. Provide technical support for engagement with regulators, communities, water users, and industry groups on water-related matters.
Manage external consultants and technical service providers supporting water modeling, studies, and system improvements.
Drive improvements in water management systems, tools, and processes. Support adoption of best practices and new technologies.
Lead and develop a team of engineers and technical personnel. Provide coaching, direction, and performance management.
Develop and manage budgets for water technical services. Support cost estimation and tracking for water-related initiatives.

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 20%
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
Relocation assistance is available