Mill Maintenance Labourer

Exciting job opportunities. Bold lifestyle adventures. A culture of collaboration. Interested? Let’s talk. Who We Are

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is a vertically integrated mining company that operates mines, concentrators, and metal production facilities. Our vision is of a growing, well-managed, and consistently profitable company that provides value to our shareholders. Exploration success and continuous improvement in safety, health, environment, and operating performance drive the company’s value. Our employees at every level of the company demonstrate ethics and integrity, take on accountability, and achieve success. Strategic planning is a core strength with plan execution enhanced by high levels of understanding and collaboration. Our company strives to build mutual trust and respect with all of our stakeholder groups.

The Copper Mountain mine currently produces approximately 100 million pounds of copper equivalent per year. With a future mill expansion and the integration of New Ingerbelle, the Copper Mountain Mine is expected to produce approximately 140 million pounds of copper equivalent per year over the first 20 years of its 32-year mine life based on reserves. Copper Mountain is committed to the safe, responsible mining of copper, which is vital to powering a clean-energy future.

The Opportunity

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking a Mill Maintenance Labourer at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This position is a 7x7; 12-hour shifts; Day shift schedule.

Please note that this opportunity is NOT a fly-in-fly-out position. Become a Part of Our Team

As we continue to grow Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, there are many career development opportunities available for motivated and goal-oriented individuals.

Work with us and you will benefit from the mentorship and guidance of experienced team members because we understand that in order to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the effort of every team member.

Position Mill Maintenance Labourer Location

Copper Mountain Mine is located near the town of Princeton, British Columbia at the center of the scenic Similkameen Valley. Princeton is a community-oriented town with a diverse offering of activities, especially for those who love the outdoors. Princeton is also in close proximity to both the city of Vancouver and the Okanagan.

Summary

Reporting to the Mill Maintenance Supervisor, the Mill Maintenance Labourer is responsible for assisting the Mill Maintenance groups with various labour-type tasks.

Responsibilities

- Conducts all activities safely and follows all pertinent Copper Mountain Mine safety requirements and SOPs,

- Practices safe work behaviors and supports the Copper Mountain Mine safety culture through participation in daily and monthly safety meetings and initiatives,

- Adheres strictly to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in all areas while on mine property,

- Performs general housekeeping practices in the work area,

- Takes oil samples for preventive maintenance,

- Uses steam cleaning equipment to clean the equipment with particular attention to detail,

- Assists mechanics, electricians, and maintenance team members when required and fills in for lube serviceperson when required,

- Performs any other responsibilities related to the Mill Maintenance Labourer role as required or as assigned by the supervisor.

Education & Experience

- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED),

- Previous manual labour work experience is considered an asset,

- Possess a valid Class 5/7N driver’s license and have access to personal transportation.

Required Skills

- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills,

- Ability to get trained on various equipment, learn from others, and adopt best practices while maintaining a strong focus on safety, integrity, and reliability,

- Possess a solid mechanical ability/aptitude,

- Self-motivated and able to work alone or with minimal supervision,

- Ability to be very meticulous while steaming/cleaning equipment, cleaning the shop and other areas of the mine site,

- Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.

Working Conditions

- Frequent exposure to uncomfortable conditions associated with the work environment such as working in noisy, dusty, and wet environments,

- Work will include frequent exposure to vibrations, and chemicals, and will often require working alone with minimum supervision,

- Work will require working in heavy industrial environments; this may have conditions that include adverse temperature conditions, both hot and cold; in and/or around moisture; walking on slippery and/or rough, uneven surfaces, in confined spaces; at heights; and involves climbing ladders and stairs,

- Exposure to working outdoors in all weather conditions, operating a light vehicle at our operations, in various weather conditions and terrain, including winter driving,

- Regular exposure to lifting and moving items and equipment up to 50 pounds,

- Work will require climbing on equipment and under equipment occasionally in wet muddy conditions.

Rate of Pay

$32.22 / hr.

To Apply Please submit the posting application directly on our website at hudbayminerals.com/careers.

Copper Mountain Mine is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. While we consider all qualified applicants for employment and thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.