Hybrid Conditioning Monitoring Specialist bei Capstone Copper

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 – 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
• Additional Potential Benefits:
  • Relocation assistance available with additional funds provided to cover tax liabilities

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Condition Monitoring Specialist, you will be responsible for designing and implementing condition monitoring strategies for fixed plant and mobile equipment at the Pinto Valley Mine. Use specialized techniques and data analysis to detect potential failures or deviations from normal operating conditions. Play a key role in identifying condition monitoring tasks during equipment maintenance strategy development, optimizing practices, implementing new techniques, and supporting new equipment commissioning.

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and Capstone’s Values in Action.
• Program Optimization: Enhance safety, inspection frequency, route efficiency, and feasibility for condition monitoring (ConMon) activities. Coordinate findings with the Reliability Specialist and implement improvements.
• Standards & Procedures: Develop and maintain ConMon inspection procedures, performance standards, and required documentation to ensure consistent execution.
• Hardware & Software Management: Identify, procure, calibrate, and upgrade ConMon hardware, servers, and software in partnership with IT. Maintain adequate inventory of consumables and accessories.
• Innovation & Technology Implementation: Research and implement automated, wireless, IoT, and AI‑based ConMon data collection methods to reduce equipment failure risk. Prepare business cases for new technology adoption.
• Technician Development: Coach and mentor Condition Monitoring Technicians, maintain training and competency matrices, and track progress toward industry certifications.
• Skill Transfer & Support: Provide hands‑on training for maintenance teams in advanced tools and techniques such as laser alignment, pulley alignment, precision measurement, and sampling.
• Maintenance Strategy Support: Serve as subject matter expert in workshops to develop maintenance strategies, selecting appropriate ConMon techniques and supporting planning for scheduled inspections.
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Diploma in mechanical, electrical, electronics, mining or metallurgical disciplines
• 3 years of experience in a mining operational facility
• Understanding of safety protocols and practices in a mining processing plant and/or open pit mine environment
• Understanding of reliability centered maintenance (RCM & FMEA) concepts, the development of equipment maintenance strategies and life cycle asset management
• Understanding of the use of defect elimination approaches and techniques such as RCA and 5WHY
• Understanding of equipment lubrication practices in processing plants and mobile equipment
• Strong experience with condition monitoring techniques used in a mining operational facility such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, ultrasound, airborne, thermography, health monitoring, etc
• Understanding of work management process in ERP’s
• Familiar with mining equipment such as crushers, conveyors, ball mills, centrifugal pumps, flotation cells, filter plants, in processing plants or trucks, loaders, excavators, dozers, graders, etc in mobile equipment
• Able to speak, comprehend, and write in English

Preferred

• Mechanical or electrical degree or diploma
• 5+ years of experience in a mining operational facility
• Certified in condition monitoring techniques such as vibration analysis (Level I or above), oil analysis (Level I or above), thermography (Level I or above) or NDT

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.