Graduate Mine Engineer - Rotational Program

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Mine
- Operations Full Time Professional Miami, AZ, US

3 days ago Requisition

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 15%
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or similar technical discipline.
• Recent graduate or early-career engineer; previous mining internship, co-op, or field experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and willingness to work in an active open pit mining environment.
• Able to work collaboratively with operations, engineering, geology, geotechnical, survey, maintenance, processing, and contractor teams.
• Able to use Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Exposure to mine planning, geology, dispatch, survey, or geotechnical software is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work outdoors and in ambient weather conditions.
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• Able to speak, comprehend, read, and write English.

• Demonstrate safety leadership and safety consciousness in all field, office, and project activities.
• Complete structured rotations through Mine Operations, Mine Engineering, Geology, and Geotechnical functions, with increasing…