{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"71b4dd3a7975defe9669e8c6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/71b4dd3a7975defe9669e8c6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/71b4dd3a7975defe9669e8c6","title":"Sr. Process Control Engineer","description":"WHAT WE OFFER\nYour 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!\n\nPinto 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.\n\nOur 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.\n\nCapstone 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:\n401(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.\nRetirement Boost – The company contributes 8.5% of your salary, increasing to 14.2%, with 100% immediate vesting.\nEmployee 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.\nAnnual Short Term Incentive Bonus – Up to 20%\n4-day, 10-hour work schedule\nAffordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (effective on start date), including Telehealth options and additional supplemental insurances\nDisability and Life Insurance (effective on start date)\nPaid time-off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave\nEmployee Assistance Program\nInternal progression opportunities\nTuition reimbursement\nDiscounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles, and homes\n\nPOSITION OVERVIEW\nThe 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.\nWorking 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.\nPOSITION RESPONSIBILITIES\nSafety & Compliance: Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with MSHA regulations, site safety standards, and company policies.\nSafety Leadership: Support safe work practices by verifying employees and contractors are properly trained, qualified, and following established procedures.\nProcess 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.\nAutomation Engineering: Develop control strategies for crushing, milling, flotation, filtration, and other mineral processing systems to improve reliability, efficiency, and production performance.\nAdvanced Process Control: Develop and implement advanced control algorithms and determine the appropriate application of advanced versus conventional control strategies.\nControl System Standards: Develop equipment control modules, control philosophies, technical standards, engineering documentation, and implementation guidelines using industry best practices.\nSystems Architecture: Design and maintain process control system architecture, including industrial networks, wireless communications, firewalls, and supporting infrastructure.\nTechnology Development: Evaluate emerging automation technologies and develop long-term technology roadmaps to support future operational requirements.\nProject Engineering: Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and technical specifications for capital and operating projects.\nProject Support: Provide engineering support during project planning, installation, commissioning, startup, and system optimization activities.\nTroubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnose and resolve process control, automation, and network issues while supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout plant operations.\nTechnical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Control Room Technicians and plant personnel on process control systems and automation technologies.\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors to improve plant reliability, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.\nMinimum eight (8) years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting industrial control systems within mining or heavy industrial operations.\nMinimum eight (8) years of experience with the design and safe installation of process control systems in mining environments.\nStrong knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, GE control systems, Wonderware, and Wonderware Historian.\nExperience programming and supporting PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems.\nExperience with concentrator processes, including crushing, milling, flotation, and filtration operations.\nStrong understanding of industrial networking, wireless communication systems, and cybersecurity fundamentals for process control environments.\nAbility to develop process control architectures and automation strategies based on operational requirements.\nAbility to develop advanced control algorithms and determine appropriate application of advanced versus conventional control strategies.\nExperience developing technical standards, implementation guidelines, and engineering documentation.\nExperience developing project cost estimates, scopes of work, and project schedules.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.\nStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nStrong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.\nValid driver's license or ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license.\nAbility to read, write, speak, and understand English.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nCombination of office and field work in an active mining and mineral processing environment.\nApproximately 50% office work and 50% field work.\nFrequent exposure to noise, dust, vibration, moving equipment, and varying weather conditions.\nWalk and work on uneven ground and throughout operating plant areas.\nClimb stairs, ladders, and access elevated work areas.\nKneel, crawl, stoop, bend, and squat while performing inspections and troubleshooting activities.\nWork in confined spaces when required.\nWear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).\nSafely work around operating process equipment, electrical systems, and mobile equipment.\nAll candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical 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All positions require a pre-placement physical examination to ensure candidates are 'fit for duty’. Additional training and/or testing may be required. 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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.\n\nOur 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.\n\nCapstone 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:\n401(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.\nRetirement Boost – The company contributes 8.5% of your salary, increasing to 14.2%, with 100% immediate vesting.\nEmployee 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.\nAnnual Short Term Incentive Bonus – Up to 20%\n4-day, 10-hour work schedule\nAffordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (effective on start date), including Telehealth options and additional supplemental insurances\nDisability and Life Insurance (effective on start date)\nPaid time-off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave\nEmployee Assistance Program\nInternal progression opportunities\nTuition reimbursement\nDiscounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles, and homes\n\nPOSITION OVERVIEW\nThe 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.\nWorking 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.\nPOSITION RESPONSIBILITIES\nSafety & Compliance: Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with MSHA regulations, site safety standards, and company policies.\nSafety Leadership: Support safe work practices by verifying employees and contractors are properly trained, qualified, and following established procedures.\nProcess 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.\nAutomation Engineering: Develop control strategies for crushing, milling, flotation, filtration, and other mineral processing systems to improve reliability, efficiency, and production performance.\nAdvanced Process Control: Develop and implement 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automation, and network issues while supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout plant operations.\nTechnical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Control Room Technicians and plant personnel on process control systems and automation technologies.\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors to improve plant reliability, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.\nMinimum eight (8) years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting industrial control systems within mining or heavy industrial operations.\nMinimum eight (8) years of experience with the design and safe installation of process control systems in mining environments.\nStrong knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, GE control systems, Wonderware, and Wonderware Historian.\nExperience programming and supporting PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems.\nExperience with concentrator processes, including crushing, milling, flotation, and filtration operations.\nStrong understanding of industrial networking, wireless communication systems, and cybersecurity fundamentals for process control environments.\nAbility to develop process control architectures and automation strategies based on operational requirements.\nAbility to develop advanced control algorithms and determine appropriate application of advanced versus conventional control strategies.\nExperience developing technical standards, implementation guidelines, and engineering documentation.\nExperience developing project cost estimates, scopes of work, and project schedules.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.\nStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nStrong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.\nValid driver's license or ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license.\nAbility to read, write, speak, and understand English.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nCombination of office and field work in an active mining and mineral processing environment.\nApproximately 50% office work and 50% field work.\nFrequent exposure to noise, dust, vibration, moving equipment, and varying weather conditions.\nWalk and work on uneven ground and throughout operating plant areas.\nClimb stairs, ladders, and access elevated work areas.\nKneel, crawl, stoop, bend, and squat while performing inspections and troubleshooting activities.\nWork in confined spaces when required.\nWear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).\nSafely work around operating process equipment, electrical systems, and mobile equipment.\nAll 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.\n\nCAPSTONE COPPER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.","datePosted":"2026-07-31T12:02:00.630Z","dateModified":"2026-07-31T12:02:00.630Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Capstone Mining","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Miami","addressRegion":"AZ","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"71b4dd3a7975defe9669e8c6"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/71b4dd3a7975defe9669e8c6"}}