Jobs and Training
The Copper Flat Project expects to generate a high number of direct, indirect, and induced jobs. During construction, the mine will generate between 400-500 jobs, many of which will be filled by Sierra County residents. During operations, the mine is expected to employ approximately 270 full time employees.
A broad diversity of positions will include:
Hourly Positions
- Drill Operator (10)
- Loader Operator (8)
- Haul Truck Driver (30)
- Track Dozer Operator (6)
- RTD Operator (4)
- Grader Operator (6)
- Water Truck Operator (4)
- Utility Equip Operator (4)
- Blasting Crew (2)
- Laborer (8)
- Mechanics I (14)
- Mechanics II (6)
- Welder (5)
- Fuel & Lube Crew (8)
- Tire Crew (4)
- Laborer Mnt (4)
Salary Positions
- Mine Manager (1)
- General Foreman (1)
- FL Supervisors (4)
- Drill & Blasting Supervisor (1)
- Mine Clerk (1)
- Mine Trainer (1)
- General Foreman Mnt (1)
- FL Supervisors Mnt (2)
- Maintenance Planners (1)
- Maintenance Clerk (2)
- Chief Engineer (1)
- Engineers (2)
- Sr. Surveyors (2)
- Surveyor (1)
- Mine Geologist (1)
In addition to the direct jobs created at the mine, Sierra County should also experience a substantial economic boost from indirect jobs created in a range of industries such as health care, foodservices, lodging, and real estate. In order to ensure Sierra County residents are qualified to for positions at the mine, we have been working closely with local leaders, educational institutions, and government officials to encourage the development of training programs. Local partners include:
- Dona Ana Community College
- Western New Mexico University
- TorC Schools
- Department of Workforce Solutions
- Department of Veteran Affairs
- The Mayors of TorC, Elephant Butte, and Williamsburg
If you would like to register your interest for one of the jobs above please send your resume to careers@themacresourcesgroup.com. Be sure to check back regularly for career updates.