Location: Arizona, USA

Working Arrangement: On-site | Full-Time

Compensation: Highly competitive package with performance-related bonus and relocation assistance

Make your mark on the future of American copper mining.

Join a growing US copper producer entering an exciting new phase of operational development and expansion. With commercial production underway, investment in innovative mining technologies and ambitious plans for future growth, this is your opportunity to take ownership of meaningful engineering projects, influence mine performance and accelerate your career within a business where you can make a meaningful impact and play a key role in its continued growth and success.

Package & Benefits

  • Highly competitive remuneration package with an attractive performance-related bonus rewarding individual and company success.

  • Relocation assistance to support your move to Arizona.

  • Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance.

  • Greater ownership and influence with the opportunity to shape mine planning, optimise operations and make a visible impact on business performance.

  • Exciting long-term career opportunities through exposure to innovative mining technologies, operational growth and future development projects.

Why This Business?

An ambitious US copper producer is entering an exciting phase of growth, with established mining operations, innovative technology partnerships and significant long-term development potential. Committed to responsible domestic copper production, the business is helping support the future of American industry.

With a collaborative, people-focused culture and ambitious expansion plans, this is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your ideas are valued, your expertise can influence key decisions and you can develop your career alongside the business.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Take ownership of mine planning and development, producing and optimising short and medium-range mine plans, pit designs, mining sequences and production schedules.

  • Drive operational performance and efficiency, analysing production data, identifying improvement opportunities and implementing practical solutions to optimise productivity and costs.

  • Play a key role in shaping mining operations, collaborating with geology, geotechnical, survey and operational teams to translate technical plans into effective on-site execution.

  • Contribute to long-term operational success, supporting production forecasting, mine optimisation, continuous improvement and future development planning.

  • Champion safe and responsible mining practices, ensuring engineering activities support high standards of operational safety and environmental performance.

What You'll Bring

  • 3-7 years of relevant mine engineering experience, with a strong technical background and proven experience supporting mining operations.

  • Strong open-pit mining expertise, including at least 3 years of practical experience and proven capability in short and medium-range mine planning and pit design.

  • Proficiency in mine planning software, such as MineSight, Vulcan, Deswik or equivalent, alongside strong technical and analytical skills.

  • Experience in copper or other hard-rock mining operations, with heap-leach knowledge particularly advantageous.

  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to work collaboratively, take initiative and contribute beyond traditional engineering responsibilities.

Who This Suits

You're a technically strong Mining Engineer with hands-on open-pit experience, a passion for operational improvement and the ambition to make a genuine difference.

Now you're ready for an opportunity offering greater ownership, exposure to innovative mining technologies and the chance to contribute to the long-term success of a growing US copper producer.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.