Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer, Mill Operations

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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 for Mill Operations Senior Project Engineer at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This position is a 5x2, Monday to Friday (Compressed Work Schedule option).

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, 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 Senior Project Engineer 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

The Senior Project Engineer, reporting to the Continuous Improvement Superintendent, you will be an integral team member of the mill department providing technical and project support. This will involve an active role in operational readiness, project co-ordination, commissioning, capital Applications, vendor liaison, contracts, contractor supervision and following up on technical requirements to achieve established KPI’s. The Senior Project Engineer is an exciting opportunity to support projects and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

- Actively participate in all Environmental, Health and Safety aspects of the mine and ensure all safety procedures and programs are effectively being followed,

- Develop project execution plans, operational readiness programs, commissioning certificates, assist with maintaining a document control library and analyze data and perform calculations,

- Metallurgy and Mill Operations support in troubleshooting technical challenges support process optimization,

- Support Metallurgy team as required,

- Support trials, pilot plants and commissioning of new processing equipment,

- Actively participate in cross-functional opportunities to support Engineer-in-Training (EIT) development,

- Supervise and support junior members of the team,

- Supervise contractors on projects,

- 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,

- Must be registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with EGBC (Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia) or eligible for immediate transfer from another province or territory,

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in engineering,

- Experience in Project Management, AutoCAD or Commissioning preferred.

- PMP in good standing is considered an asset .

Required Skills

- Working knowledge of principles and methods used in projects (Waterfall), Engineering analysis and exposure in using analytical / statistical tools, ability to research, analyze information and draw conclusions, and take action to resolve operational, environmental issues, permit compliance and problem resolution from an operating plant status,

- Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multitasking, use of timelines and time management techniques,

- Collaborative, hands-on approach,

- Demonstrated supervisor leadership,

- Must have a valid driver’s license,

- Strong interpersonal skills,

- Excellent written and oral communication skills - bridge between technical and operational teams,

- Strong knowledge of Google Workspace,

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

Working Conditions

- Team environment with regularly scheduled and ad-hoc meetings,

- Work includes manual dexterity to use desktop computers and peripheral devices,

- Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),

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

- Work involves pushing, pulling, and moving equipment and/or supplies over 50 pounds,

- Job requirement to be clean-shaven.

Rate of Pay

$134K – $148K/ Annum

To Apply Please submit the posting application to

cmm.humanresources@hudbayminerals.com or 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.