WHAT WE OFFER
Your journey with Capstone Copper starts here. At Capstone, our people are the heart of our organization. We are focused on growth and are committed to unlocking the full potential of ourselves, our teams and our resources. We invest in our people to develop a skilled and engaged workforce, not only for today, but for the future. If you are looking for a purposeful, performance-driven and dynamic work environment, join us!
Pinto Valley is an open-pit copper mine located at the west end of the historic Globe-Miami mining district of central Arizona, approximately 80 miles east of Phoenix. Pinto Valley has been in operation since 1972 and has produced more than four billion pounds of copper. Acquired by Capstone from BHP in 2013, the mine is fully permitted through 2039 and a study is underway to potentially extend the mine life through 2050.
Our proximity to the Greater Phoenix metro area provides prospective employees with the option to live in communities such as Mesa, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Chandler, San Tan Valley, or Florence. Our location offers a unique work-life balance, blending the rewarding opportunities of the mining industry with easy access to the vibrant energy of Downtown Phoenix, making it an ideal choice for both individuals and their families.
Capstone employees are eligible for an extensive total rewards package, designed to support your physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This package includes, but is not limited to:
- Eligibility for quarterly bonus of up to 8% of regular earnings
- Industry-leading 401(k) Savings Plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan, both with company matching
- 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 and sick 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 alternating 12-hour day and nights shifts followed by one week off, offering a great work-life balance with ample time for rest and personal activities.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Outlying Technician 3 will report to the Tailings Supervisor.
As an Outlying Technician 3 you’ll be working in a team environment to efficiently carry out laborer and/or equipment trainee duties while working towards the safety target of zero harm and demonstrating the Capstone Values. The position requires a large portion of your time in the field cleaning, organizing or preparing equipment, driving, and any other tasks as assigned around the entire mine and outlying areas. Awarded level will be based on skill set of candidates. The goal is to find a technician 3 but applicants will be offered technician level based on their current qualifications.
- Behave in a way that demonstrates support of Capstone’s Vision and Values: Safety, Accountable, Execute with Excellence and caring.
- Display professionalism and integrity always.
- Be able to be coached, give feedback to supervision.
- Ensure you are working in compliance with Pinto Valley Mine standard operating procedures and MSHA standards.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with others
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Active commitment to safety.
- Learn the water systems at tails and water area. As well pipe routes from peak wells.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Required
Key Competencies / Skills
- Ability to Maintain Grade Levels
- Pioneer Roads
- Operate Motor Graders
- Operate Water Trucks
- Operate Back Hoes
- Operate Articulating Trucks
- Operate Any other Heavy Equipment as Required
- Basic Understanding of Maintenance and Installation of Pipe Systems
- Have Outlying Technician 1-2 Skills.
- Actively participate in line out meetings and safety meetings.
- Responsible for additional tasks/duties assigned as required.
- Able to speak, comprehend, read, and write English.
Preferred
Knowledge
- 3 to 5 years of mining experience.
- Knowledge open pit mining, tails and water sequence is preferred.
- Prior experience in a copper operation strongly preferred.
All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol test, and background check. All positions require a pre-placement physical examination to ensure candidates are 'fit for duty’. Additional training and/or testing may be required. Capstone maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
CAPSTONE COPPER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Skills Required
- Ability to maintain grade levels and pioneer roads
- Ability to operate motor graders
- Ability to operate water trucks
- Ability to operate backhoes
- Ability to operate articulating trucks
- Ability to operate other heavy equipment as required
- Basic understanding of pipe system maintenance and installation
- Outlying Technician 1 or 2 skills
- Ability to participate in lineout and safety meetings
- Ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write English
- Three to five years of mining experience
- Knowledge of open-pit mining, tailings, and water sequences
- Prior experience in a copper operation
- Successful completion of pre-employment medical examination, drug and alcohol test, background check, and physical examination
What We Do
Pinto Valley is a copper-molybdenum open pit mine and the only operating mine located in the historic Globe-Miami mining district of Arizona, one of the oldest and most productive mining districts in the US. This is an affiliated page of Capstone Copper. Pinto Valley is a wholly owned US subsidiary of Capstone Copper. Follow this page for any updates and news relating to Pinto Valley. For employment opportunities at Pinto Valley, please visit the Capstone Copper page.
