Supervisor Tails & Water

Capstone Mining•Miami, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor – Tailings and Water oversees daily Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) deposition and site water management activities, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and company standards. This role provides direct supervision to personnel and contractors, coordinates with engineering on deposition planning, and supports reliable pump house and water system operations.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience working with Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs).
Experience coordinating cross-functional mining or processing projects.

Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance: Ensure all employees and contractors comply with MSHA regulations and site safety standards; reinforce safe production practices through frequent field engagement and safety discussions.
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.

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%
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
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. We also have a 7-on, 7-off schedule that consists of all day shifts. These schedules offer a great work-life balance with ample time for rest and personal activities.