Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit

Metallurgical Manager

Sahuarita, AZ

full_time

About This Job

Date: May 19, 2025

Location: Helvitia, AZ

Company: Copper World, Inc.

Role Title

Metallurgical Manager

Reports To

VP Copper World

Direct Reports

Job Type

Full-time, Regular

Location:

Sahuarita, AZ

About Hudbay

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru and the United States.

Hudbay’s operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.

The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Mission

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations .

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization .

Roll Accountabilities

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Work closely with external consultants and Hudbay SME’s through design, construction, and commissioning of the mineral processing plants.

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Ensure Copper World’s Metallurgical Technology services group’s practices and procedures are developed to support successful startup and ongoing operations

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Develop staffing and work plans for Met technology group

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Develop deep understanding of Copper World ore characteristics, expected metallurgical response, concentrator and leach plant design,

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Lead and develop the Metallurgy group for Copper World’s operation as the project moves through final design, construction, commissioning, and operation.

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Work closely with the Corporate Metallurgical Team, and Copper World Project group, throughout the design and development of the Copper World concentrator, with preparations for Concentrator expansion and development of a Concentrate Leach plant.

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Provide technical support to the mill operations department, while maintaining safety behavior and cost commitment consistent with Hudbay’s values. Focus on medium-to-the-long-term technical issues to ensure maximum and sustainable profitability of the business.

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Work collaboratively with Hudbay Corporate Metallurgical team and Project team to ensure metallurgical models, recovery models, and mill cost models meet requirements for short term and long-term planning.

Safety, Health And Environment

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Safety and health of all employees in your area and execution of the area safety plan.

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Contribute to the development of the Safety and Health Plan for self and department including standards and controls.

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Establish preventative measures to avoid environmental incidents.

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Review and coach subordinates (staff and hourly) in their safety and environmental protection work. Including appropriate recognition and discipline consistent with company policies.

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Provide support to investigate significant incidents (as requested).

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Provide subordinates (staff and hourly) with thorough knowledge of applicable government and company safety regulations.

Planning

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Conduct planning and delivery of budget revenue by meeting or exceeding metal production targets

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Assist Mill Manager with updating and formulation of production forecasts, capital, operating and production budgets

Production (Technical)

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Develops a detailed understanding of the process flow sheets and operation of concentrator (and leach plant).

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Direct technical input into the operation of the processing plants to ensure budget and forecast production targets are met.

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Identification and rapid implementation of improvement opportunities, actively seeking opportunities for increased free cash flow and reduced costs. Subsequently leading Plant Metallurgy team to assist in planning and execution.

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An active involvement in processing plant commissioning tasks, providing robust product for the operating team and delivering on expected performance gains.

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Prepares scopes and carries out laboratory and plant test work using a range of analytical techniques and equipment to support production quality control programs.

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Design and monitoring mineralogical test work data to inform longer term projects and plant operating philosophy

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Conduct end of month metal balance reconciliation when in operation

Cost Management

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Establish measures to remain within allocated costs.

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Allocate and approve overtime

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Review and act to reduce key reagent and grinding media consumption.

People

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Provide mentoring and coaching to area specific Plant Metallurgists and operations personnel for continuous performance improvement.

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Compliance with the requirements of each of the HR systems

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The effective application of managerial leadership practices.

Compliance

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Have in place systems that will provide integrity, timely and relevant information flow, openness and transparency, effective risk management, and sound controls consistent with the Copper World management systems. Reviews all documents to ensure they are complete prior to filing as records.

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Take all necessary actions to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, legislation, regulations, policies, work standards, and governance.

Minimum Qualifications And Education

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University degree in mineral processing Metallurgy or Engineering

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Manage a team of supervisors and technicians/professionals in metallurgy and related fields; and value delegating work to team members in achieving the required production on a 24-hour x 7day basis safely and within established and approved mining processes.

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10+ years’ experience in metallurgical teams of operating processing plants, including supervisory experience

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Knowledge to read and interpret production plans, metallurgy, and production schedules to optimize production.

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Familiarity with copper flotation processing plants, including flotation of oxides essential.

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Familiarity with concentrate leach technology would be an asset.

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Familiarity with Analytical lab operations, requirements, and procedures

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Theoretical understanding and practical experience with safety management, asset utilization, communication, process variation (SPC), and management accounting Prior experience at mining operations in technical or financial roles would be a strong asset

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Technical Expertise: Possesses a strong technical background in mining engineering, geology, surveying and related fields, allowing for the effective design and implementation of mine plans.

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Excellent communication skills are required Demonstrated skill to plan, establish targets/standards, schedule resources, and assign work in such a way that team members can make effective use of materials, equipment, and tools to achieve pre-defined targets.

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Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to recommend corrective actions based on monitoring the conditions that could adversely affect, under or exceed, the scheduled production targets.

Other Requirements

Physical – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.

Employee will be expected to drive a company vehicle, rental vehicle and/or his/her own vehicle in the course of performing the job, Employee must be able to perform the physical functions of operating a motor vehicle, including use of eyes, ears, arms, hands, legs, and feet. Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.

Why Hudbay?

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At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.

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We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:

+ Annual performance bonuses + Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family. + Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability. + 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match + An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching + Employee Assistance Program + Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.

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Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.

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