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:
- 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
- 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
- Additional Potential Benefits:
- Relocation assistance is available
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the overall site electrical engineering function, as well as the electrical reliability, process control and electrical condition monitoring tasks at the Pinto Valley Mine Site. You also have a lead role in supporting field equipment troubleshooting of electrical issues, as well as maintaining and updating safety protocols regarding interactions with electrical equipment. This position works closely with the electrical maintenance, operations and assets and engineering teams to optimize maintenance strategies, maintenance procedures, safety protocols, and process control strategies.
Demonstrate commitment to safety and Capstone’s Values in Action.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Health, Safety & Environment: Follow all MSHA and Pinto Valley safety policies, optimize key procedures (e.g., lockout/tagout, grounding, HV switching), and support proactive risk reduction initiatives.
Electrical Reliability Engineering: Develop and implement electrical maintenance strategies, manage risks related to obsolete or underperforming equipment, and lead root cause analyses for defect elimination.
Electrical Maintenance Engineering: Conduct power system studies, support QA/QC during maintenance, develop procedures, and lead troubleshooting of complex electrical issues.
Process Control Engineering: Lead the process control team to develop and optimize control strategies, manage alarm systems, ensure documentation is current, and support control room operator performance.
Electrical Statutory Maintenance: Oversee compliance with government-mandated electrical maintenance, calibration standards, and documentation for insurance and regulatory purposes.
Electrical Condition Monitoring: Develop and implement condition monitoring programs using techniques such as thermography, oil analysis, and harmonic monitoring to support proactive asset management.
Project & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Represent the electrical discipline in engineering reviews and coordinate with IT and other teams to resolve system and infrastructure issues.
Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or diploma in related field.
- 5 years in electrical engineering or maintenance in a mining operational facility.
- Knowledge of safety protocols to ensure electrical safety for personnel at processing plants and open pit mines.
- Mining site electrical engineering or maintenance experience is highly valued.
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, power and control systems, PLC configuration, database management, and safety standards.
- Familiarity with electrical codes and industry standards such as NEC, NFPA, ISA, and IEC.
- Experience conducting high voltage and power system studies.
- Proficient with industrial automation systems, including SCADA and HMI design.
- Hands-on experience with mining equipment like crushers, conveyors, ball mills, pumps, flotation cells, filter plants, trucks, loaders, excavators, dozers, and graders.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
Preferred
- Electrical or electronics engineering degree.
- 5 years in electrical engineering or maintenance in a mining operational facility.
- Demonstrates safety awareness by proactively identifying hazards and implementing mitigation measures.
- Utilizes analytical skills to troubleshoot electrical equipment and interpret performance data effectively.
- Manages multiple projects and tasks concurrently with strong organizational skills.
- Embraces a continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities and implement process enhancements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Combination of office-based and field-based work in an active open pit mining operation.
- Frequent walking on uneven ground and navigating active mine work environment
- Occasional stair climbing.
- Occasional climbing of fixed ladders and elevated structures.
- Exposure to dust, noise, heat, and varying weather conditions.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in operational areas.
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
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or diploma in a related field
- At least 5 years of electrical engineering or maintenance experience in a mining operational facility
- Knowledge of electrical safety protocols for processing plants and open-pit mines
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, power and control systems, PLC configuration, database management, and safety standards
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, ISA, and IEC codes and industry standards
- Experience conducting high-voltage and power system studies
- Proficiency with industrial automation systems, including SCADA and HMI design
- Hands-on experience with mining equipment including crushers, conveyors, ball mills, pumps, flotation cells, filter plants, trucks, loaders, excavators, dozers, and graders
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Electrical or electronics engineering degree
- Proactive hazard identification and mitigation experience
- Analytical troubleshooting skills and ability to interpret equipment performance data
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently
- Continuous improvement mindset and process enhancement experience
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.
