Senior Process Engineer
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 Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical, or Control Systems Engineering.
- Experience: 6+ years of operational experience in process control or automation within mining, minerals processing, or heavy industry.
- Technical Knowledge: Hands-on experience supporting industrial control systems in operating plants.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, control narratives, electrical drawings, and network diagrams.
- Expertise in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and industrial networking protocols (Modbus, Profibus, etc.).
- Licensing: Must possess a current and valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Education: Master’s degree or advanced certifications in Process Control, Automation, or Cybersecurity.
- Specialized Experience: Demonstrated experience specifically supporting Copper/Molybdenum (Cu/Mo) Concentrators and Leaching plants.
- Advanced Control Skills: Experience with Advanced Process Control (APC) tools, such as Model Predictive Control (MPC), fuzzy logic, and adaptive control.
- Project Experience: Direct experience with commissioning projects and large-scale operational technology (OT) rollouts.
Responsibilities
- Operational Readiness: Provide operational input into control system design and standards to ensure reliability, maintainability, and cybersecurity compliance.
- Design & Review: Review PFDs, P&IDs, control philosophies, and HMI standards from a usability perspective.
- Commissioning Support: Witness testing (FAT/SAT), validate operability, and support defect resolution during the plant startup phase.
- System Maintenance: Configure and maintain Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI).
- Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize control strategies, loop tuning, and alarm performance to drive production throughput and recovery.
- Safety & Compliance: Execute area safety plans, contribute to health standards, and ensure all systems meet statutory and governance requirements.
- Technical Governance: Manage system backups, patching, and cybersecurity while acting as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for automation platforms.
- People Leadership: Mentor and coach technicians and junior engineers to foster technical competency and cross-functional collaboration.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
