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Mining Engineer -Engineer Development Program (EDP)

ASARCO LLC
Sahuarita, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026
POSITION OVERVIEW

The Graduate Mining Engineer EDP position will rotate through technical and operational roles in Technical Services and Mine Operations. They will get experience planning, tracking and reconciling mine plans while getting the opportunity to execute said plans in the field via supervision. The role's intent is for entry level candidates (< 1 year) to develop engineers to become well-rounded future leaders in ASARCO.

About the role:
  • Rotational program to gain diverse experience in Mine Operations Supervision and Technical Services
  • Operations Rotation - Will gain experience to supervise Pit Operations, Drill & Blast, and Mine Projects crews to ensuring plans are completed in a safe productive environment
  • Technical Rotation - Will gain experience to provide technical leadership, proficiency in Grade Control, and direct design experience in Short- Mid- and Long-Range Planning, Technical Services projects such as geotechnical, hydrogeology, and survey, while integrating strategies to maximize value and minimize risk
  • Promotional review every 18 months with a fast track to Engineer III for successful candidates at program completion

Other duties as required

Education & Skill Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
  • A desire to be a leader, always to do your best, focus on continual improvement, and ongoing career learning
  • Must have excellent computer skills with the ability to learn technical software
  • Excellent time management, attention to detail, teamwork, and setting ongoing goals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Able to lift and move 50 pounds occasionally
  • Must be able to traverse steep areas including berms and muck piles
  • Must be able to handle temperature extremes
  • Must be able to walk and hike for extended periods of time

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY
  • The job requires training or instruction in the area of environmental Awareness.
  • This job requires training or instruction in the area of Safety & Health awareness including completion of the appropriate MSHA training.

Experience Required: No previous experience is required

NOTICE TO TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES, AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS

ASARCO LLC maintains an internal recruiting department and manages its own recruitment processes directly.

Unless ASARCO LLC has entered into a formal agreement with your organization, unsolicited submissions of rsums, candidate profiles, or recruiting services will not be accepted or considered, and no fees will be paid in connection with such submissions.

If your firm believes it has an approved agreement or seeks to establish one, please contact ASARCO LLC Human Resources department for verification prior to engaging in any recruiting activity.

A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First." The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially, and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen (hair analysis).

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company match.

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