Chief Metallurgist

Copper World Inc • Sahuarita, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Education: University degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, or Engineering.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience within metallurgical teams of operating processing plants.
• Technical Knowledge: Essential familiarity with copper and molybdenum flotation processing plants, including the flotation of oxides.
• Theoretical and practical experience with safety management, asset utilization, process variation (SPC), and metallurgical accounting.
• Core Skills: Demonstrated ability to plan, establish standards, and schedule resources effectively to achieve pre-defined targets.

Nice To Haves

• Leach Technology: Familiarity with concentrate leach technology is considered an asset.
• Project Development: Experience working through final design, construction, and commissioning phases of mineral processing plants.
• Collaborative Modeling: Ability to work closely with Corporate SME’s and external consultants to ensure metallurgical and recovery models correctly reflect plant design.

Responsibilities

• Safety, Health, and Environment: Accountable for the safety and health of all employees in the assigned area, execution of area safety plans, and providing subordinates with thorough knowledge of government and company safety regulations.
• Production & Technical Input: Provides direct technical input into the processing plant to ensure budget and production targets are met; develops a detailed understanding of process flow sheets for both the concentrator and leach plant.
• Process Improvement: Identifies and rapidly implements improvement opportunities to increase free cash flow and reduce costs, guiding the Plant Metallurgy team in execution.
• Planning & Budgeting: Assists the Metallurgical Manager with production forecasts, capital, and operating budgets while ensuring metallurgical models meet short-term and long-term planning requirements.
• Testing & Analysis: Prepares scopes for laboratory and pilot plant test work; monitors routine mineralogical and metallurgical data to inform long-term projects and operating philosophy.
• Commissioning Support: Actively involved in processing plant commissioning tasks to deliver expected performance gains and provide a robust product for the operating team.
• People Leadership: Provides mentoring and coaching to area-specific metallurgical technicians and operations personnel.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees