Dispatch Specialist

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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.

• 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

The Mine Dispatch Specialist plays a critical role in supporting safe, efficient, and disciplined haulage operations by managing dispatch systems, fleet assignments, and production data. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Services to ensure haul truck utilization aligns with weekly plans, data integrity standards, and continuous improvement objectives.

Safety, Compliance & Coverage: Support safe mining operations by ensuring dispatch activities align with site safety standards and operational procedures. Provide night‑shift coverage as required for vacations and time off and remain available for on‑call support during assigned rotations.

Dispatch & Haulage Optimization: Manage haul truck assignments to achieve weekly movement targets by source and destination. Configure tie‑downs and dispatch logic to reduce queue time, minimize hang delays, and improve overall haulage efficiency.

Fleet Management System Oversight: Maintain, audit, and optimize the Mine Star fleet management system on a daily basis. Ensure accurate configuration, activity coding, and system utilization to support production and performance tracking.

Data Integrity & Reporting: Audit, validate, and correct 24‑hour dispatch data. Organize, verify, and sign off on daily production data to ensure accuracy and completeness. Perform monthly reconciliations of actual performance against budget and plan.

Performance Monitoring & KPIs: Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators related to haulage efficiency, equipment utilization, and dispatch performance. Ensure consistent delay and activity coding to support meaningful analysis.

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