Sr. Process Control Engineer

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Professional Miami, AZ, US

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 90% 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%, 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 20%
• 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
• Discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles, and homes

The Senior Process Control Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and support of process control and automation systems across concentrator operations. This role provides engineering support throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design and system development through commissioning and startup, ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient operation of plant control systems.

Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Control Room personnel, the Senior Process Control Engineer serves as the technical lead for process automation, control strategies, and industrial network infrastructure. The role drives continuous improvement initiatives, develops advanced process control solutions, and ensures control systems support safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.

• Safety & Compliance: Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with MSHA regulations, site safety standards, and company policies.
• Safety Leadership: Support safe work practices by verifying employees and contractors are properly trained, qualified, and following established procedures.
• Process Control Systems: Design, develop, modify, and maintain Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications supporting concentrator operations.
• Automation Engineering: Develop control strategies for crushing, milling, flotation, filtration, and other mineral processing systems to improve reliability, efficiency, and…