Tailings Engineer

Capstone Mining•Miami, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tailings & Water Engineer works closely with the Sr. Tailings and Water Engineer to support safe and effective performance of the site’s water systems and tailings storage facility (TSF) under the Capstone Tailings Management System. Partner with operations teams to optimize water use, ensure proper TSF construction, and manage tailings in line with the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manual.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in: Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Mine Engineering.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
Strong time management skills required
Knowledge of water systems and TSF design, construction, operation, maintenance, and surveillance
Knowledge in the principles of soil/rock/fluid mechanics, water modeling, stability analysis and general geotechnical and hydro engineering
Knowledge of general civil engineering principles
Knowledge of survey equipment, procedures, and principles

Nice To Haves

4+ years in the field of water or tailings or relevant engineering field

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to safety and Capstone’s Values in Action.
Exemplify Capstone Copper’s values and ensure all work complies with MSHA regulations, Pinto Valley Mine policies, and site safety standards. Maintain required certifications for assigned tasks.
Apply and monitor Capstone’s Tailings Management System to align with best practices and industry standards (ICMM, MAC, CDA, GISTM). Track compliance, report status, and implement improvement plans.
Support the Tailings and Water Quality Control Program by planning instrumentation, evaluating new technology, and analyzing monitoring data to assess water performance, TSF stability, and deposition efficiency.
Prepare water system strategies, tailings deposition and water removal plans, and scopes of work. Provide technical review of consultant and EoR deliverables, and follow up on TSF operations and projects.
Develop QA/QC and safety plans for tailings and water systems. Support creation of Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs), alarms, and alert levels to ensure proactive risk management.
Develop and manage reporting for GISTM, ICMM, and state agencies. Coordinate internal inspections, external reviews (ITRB, EoR, regulators), and ensure timely implementation of recommendations.
Assist in developing and tracking KPIs, forecasts, and Opex/Capex budgets. Identify system improvements and collaborate with senior engineers and superintendents to resolve issues.
Mentor junior engineers and provide training for supervisors and operators on water system performance, TSF stability, OMS, and Emergency Action Plans.
Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.

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%.
4-day, 10-hour work schedule
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 available, with additional funds provided to cover tax liabilities