Conveyor Belt Engineer, Copper Mining Operations Support
SEMPERIT AG
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Arizona • Arizona • United States
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About the role
- Conveyor System Engineering & Design: Inspect conveyor layouts, specifications, and component selections.
- Perform load calculations, system assessments, and belt speed analysis.
- Produce technical documentation.
- Installation & Commissioning: Support system installation and ensure adherence to safety requirements.
- Conduct functional testing, inspections and commissioning of conveyor systems.
- Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control-related issues.
- Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Support preventive maintenance planning and optimization.
- Safety & Compliance: Conduct risk assessments and implement safety improvements.
- Maintain compliance with company guidelines and industry standards.
- Mining Operations Support: Assist with conveyor systems handling material in underground or open‑pit mining environments.
- Ensure systems meet production flow, ore-handling, and environmental conditions.
- Collaborate with mining teams during expansions or conveyor rerouting.
- Mining Safety & MSHA Compliance: Support compliance with MSHA and site-specific safety protocols.
- Participate in mining hazard assessments (dust, ore movement, heavy equipment zones).
- Recommend safety improvements to reduce downtime and risk.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor conveyor wear from abrasive ore and recommend proper materials and components.
- Troubleshoot spillage, misalignment, and high‑impact issues.
- Coordinate with maintenance to minimize operational disruptions.
- Team Collaboration: Work with mining supervisors, geologists, and processing staff.
- Provide engineering insights during operational planning and ore-body development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field
- Experience with material handling systems, motors, gearboxes, and automation
- Proficiency with conveyor calculation tools (e.g., Belt Analyst)
- Strong CAD understanding (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities
- Mining experience is a plus, but not required.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
conveyor system engineeringload calculationsbelt speed analysistechnical documentationroot-cause analysispreventive maintenancerisk assessmentsperformance monitoringtroubleshootingmaterial handling systems
Soft Skills
analytical abilitiestroubleshooting abilitiesteam collaboration