Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Mine Engineering (within 4 years)
2+ years of experience in tailings or water management
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil3D, Muk3D, Flow2D, ArcGIS
Experience with SAP planning module is a plus
Valid Arizona Driver's License
Ability to work independently and in teams
Responsibilities
Assist engineers with tailings and water planning and performance tracking
Utilize software for developing and monitoring tailings deposition and water delivery strategies
Ensure compliance with Pinto Valley Mine procedures among contractors and vendors
Conduct QA/QC and safety planning for tailings and water management
Manage data tracking for system performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Support the implementation of Capstone's Tailings Management System
Assist with monitoring system oversight and maintenance planning
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and certifications
Collaborative work environment with a focus on safety
Fieldwork experience combined with office responsibilities
Engagement in industry-leading tailings management practices
Support for initiatives that optimize business processes and performance
Full Job Description
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist Tailings and Water Engineers in (including but not limited to) tailings and water planning, short and long-term and tracking system performance. Supports the business by using Microsoft programs, GIS and earthwork/water modeling software applications to provide assistance in developing and tracking tailings deposition, water removal plans and water delivery strategies. Help track short and long term KPI's for tailings and water systems, supports tailings and water monitoring and instrumentation troubleshooting, QA/QC and safe work plans for tailings and water management.
Ensure all consultants, contractors and vendors are working in compliance with all Pinto Valley Mine procedures
Adheres to relevant regulations, laws, standards and procedures
Perform tasks with high regard to safety of self and the team.
Assist the Tailings and Water department and engineers with day-to-day tasks and assignments.
Manage and oversee data and document tracking of daily, weekly and monthly system performance.
The Junior Tailings Engineerwill perform the following tasks (including but not limited to):
Assist with implementation of Capstone's Tailings Management System to achieve good practice
Tailings and Water Monitoring System oversight. Assist with developing maintenance plan and troubleshooting of the instrumentation, ie. Piezometers, Inclinometers, prisms, transducers, flow meters and radar scanning.
Assist with legacy asset upgrades and replacement.
Maintain a database of monitoring instrumentation details, ie. Date installed, type of instrumentation, depths, etc.
Collect data from the monitoring system for analysis, evaluation and for KPI tracking.
Implement and track QA/QC plans for tailings and water management.
Assist with implementing and tracking plans to meet industry and global standards.
Assist with internal inspections of TSFs and document.
Assist with tracking and document control of recommendations from internal and external inspections.
Assist with report preparation and document control for required state agencies.
Work with the permitting department to provide monitoring data for agency reporting.
Assist with EAP and OMS document control.
Support initiatives to optimize existing business systems, processes, practices, and equipment to improve the overall performance of the function
Assist with the implementation of industry and global tailings standards and reporting
Behave in a way that demonstrates support of Capstone's Vision and Values: Always Accountable, Execute with Excellence, Deliver Results and Work Responsibly
Responsible for but not limited to all tasks/duties assigned or required
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Required
High School Diploma or equivalency with a Bachelor's degree obtained within 4 years in one of the following: Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Mine Engineering.
Minimum of two years' experience working within the field of tailings or water to include but not limited to consulting/design/engineering/construction/operations.
Successfully completed in-house testing and certifications when required
Proven ability to operate independently and in small multi-discipline teams, demonstrated leadership skills, and be self-motivated
Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
Strong time management skills required
Intermediate to Proficient computer skills (All Microsoft Office programs, AutoCAD Civil3D, Muk3D, Flow2D, ArcGIS)
SAP experience (familiarity with SAP planning module, Asset Management a plus)
Valid Arizona Driver's License
Able to speak, comprehend, read, and write English
Preferred
0-2 years in the field of water or tailings or relevant engineering field
WORK ENVIORNMENT
40% of the time will be spent assisting the tailings and water engineers on data management, strategies, plans and schedules; with the remaining 60% spent in the field.
