Process Specialist (Digital Systems & Optimization)

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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 Senior Financial Analyst - Operations at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This position is a 5x2, Monday to Friday, day shift schedule. This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring approximately 20% of time to be spent onsite or traveling to Princeton for work-related purposes. The remaining 80% of responsibilities may be completed remotely, providing flexibility while ensuring essential in-person or travel commitments are met.

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 Mine (BC) Ltd., 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 Process Specialist (Digital Systems & Optimization) 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

As a Process Specialist (Digital Systems & Optimization), reporting to the Mill Manager, you will be an integral team member of the mill department providing technical expertise and optimization support, focusing on the plant's digital systems.

This will involve an active role in system configuration, data analysis, troubleshooting, optimization projects, developing digital operational readiness programs, and ensuring the effective use of platforms like DOMO, Pi Vision, and SCADA to achieve established KPI’s. This is an exciting opportunity to drive process optimization through digital transformation and data utilization.

Responsibilities System Management & Data Utilization:

- Manage and configure plant digital systems, including Pi Vision, SCADA, Mill Slicer, Expert systems, Advanced Process Control, and Process Historian platforms.

- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualization tools (e.g., DOMO) to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and support operational decision-making.

- Perform advanced data analysis using analytical/statistical tools to identify opportunities for process optimization and resolve operational issues.

- Work with Mill Superintendents and DCS control to audit digital systems and make improvements to the quality and effectiveness of the controls.

Process Improvement & Technical Support

- Provide expert support to Metallurgy and Mill Operations teams in troubleshooting technical challenges related to system integration and process data.

- Support trials, pilot plants, and commissioning of new processing equipment by integrating them into the plant's data and control systems.

- Develop technical requirements and support operational readiness programs for system upgrades or new digital tools.

Collaboration & Leadership

- Act as the strong communicator and bridge between technical teams (IT/Engineering/DCS/HudbayTechnical) and operational users regarding digital systems.

- Actively participate in cross-functional opportunities to support Engineer-in-Training (EIT) development, focusing on process data and systems.

- Supervise and support junior members of the team on digital system use and data analysis.

Safety & Compliance

- Actively participate in all Environmental, Health and Safety aspects of the mine, ensuring digital systems support safety protocols.

- Develop and support safety protocols, thereby ensuring that the safety of people and the environment is paramount.

- Perform other duties as required.

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

- >5 years experience in a technical or engineering role, with significant focus on industrial process control systems, data platforms, or business intelligence tools.

- Demonstrated experience with process data systems (e.g., Pi System, SCADA) and data visualization/BI tools (e.g., DOMO, Power BI, Tableau) is essential.

- Experience in Project Management or Commissioning preferred

Required Skills

- Strong working knowledge of process control principles, engineering analysis, and exposure in using analytical/statistical tools.

- Proven ability to research, analyze information, draw conclusions, and take action to resolve operational and system-related problems.

- Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multitasking, and effective time management.

- Collaborative, hands-on approach.

- Strong communicator with a collaborative, hands-on approach

- Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership skills are an asset.

- Must have a valid driver’s license,

- Must pass pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing

- Must be able to pass physical exam and don respiratory protection.

Working Conditions

- Work involves a set work schedule, Monday to Friday,

- Work consists of a team environment with regularly scheduled and ad-hoc meetings,

- Frequent exposure to sitting at a computer doing work online,

- Work includes working near others with a high degree of social interaction,

- Role may operate in a potentially stressful environment caused by constant requests from several people causing uncertainty and ambiguity,

- Exposure to dust and temperature fluctuations,

- Occasional exposure to fluctuations in sounds, noise, vibration levels,

- Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.

Rate of Pay

$115K - $130K / annum.

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.