Command Controller II

Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonuses

Affordable medical, dental and vision

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Paid time off, paid sick time and ho l

Job summary

Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit in Sahuarita, AZ, seeks a Command Controller to manage the fleet management system and the Autonomous Hauling System from the control room, driving shift production targets.

The role requires 3+ years in mining or heavy industrial dispatching, MSHA certification preferred, and a strong focus on safety, data integrity, and rapid decision-making under pressure. A 4-week paid training program is part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Essential: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: College diploma or university degree in a related technical field.
• Experience: 3+ years in open-pit mining environments, autonomous operations, or heavy industrial dispatching.
• Certifications: MSHA certifications preferred, or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and monitor fleet management system to align truck assignments with production targets.
• Follow standardized operating routines and decision-support tools to ensure predictable outcomes.
• Monitor real-time signals, alarms, and alerts; stop trucks or change modes as needed and escalate issues.
• Provide clear radio communications with field personnel, supervision, and mine controllers.
• Ensure accurate data entry and create shift-handover reports.
• Promote safety and ensure compliance with site protocols.
• Participate in coaching and safety programs to adapt to software updates and evolving strategies.

Skills

Computers proficiency

Multi-monitor control interfaces

Radio/Two-way communication

Procedural discipline

Decision making under pressure

Team prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College diploma or university degree in a related technical field

Job description

About Hudbay

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.

Role Title

Command Controller

Reports To

Sr. Manager Technology Projects

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Location

Sahuarita, Az

About Hudbay

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 and by-product zinc, silver and molybdenum. Hudbay's growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona (United States), the Cactus project in Arizona (United States), 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.

Purpose Of Role

The Command Controller manages the safe and optimal operation of the fleet management computer system and the Autonomous Hauling System (AHS) fleet. Operating from the control room, this role centers on configuring and setting up the fleet management system to directly drive and achieve shift production targets.

Role Accountabilities

• System Setup & Production Goals: Set up, configure, and monitor the fleet management computer system at the start of and throughout each shift to ensure truck assignments directly align with mine production targets and blending needs.
• Procedural Routine Adherence: Follow strict, standardized operating routines and decision-support tools (e.g., trip progress, status pages, time-use models) to guarantee consistent, predictable operational outcomes.
• Dynamic Event Escalation & Adaptation: Continuously monitor real-time signals, alarms, and system alerts from autonomous trucks. Make quick decisions to stop trucks or change operating modes when deviations occur, and immediately elevate system failures or unplanned events to maintenance and operations leadership.
• Radio & Operations Communication: Deliver clear, concise, and timely communication over two-way radio channels with field personnel, site supervision, and mine controllers to direct operations, execute the mine plan, and safely navigate dynamic operating areas.
• Data Integrity & Shift Handover: Ensure precise tracking and data entry across fleet cycles to produce accurate shift-handover reports and document issues requiring ongoing follow-up.
• Safety & Compliance: Champion workplace safety from the control room by identifying behaviors or technical conditions that compromise safe operations and complying with all site safety protocols.
• Participate in ongoing coaching, site safety programs, and skill updates to adapt to software enhancements and evolving operational strategies.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Essential: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: College diploma or university degree in a related technical field.

Experience

• Experience: 3 or more years of experience in open-pit mining environments, autonomous operations, or heavy industrial dispatching environments.
• Training Program: Completion of the company's 4-Week Paid Training Seminar upon hire.
• Certifications: MSHA certifications preferred, or ability to obtain certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing proficiency with computers and comfortable managing multi-monitor computer control interfaces.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally over two-way radio channels under fast-paced operational conditions.
• High level of procedural discipline with a strong commitment to following routine protocols step-by-step.
• Ability to stay composed and make rapid, sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication, prioritization, and negotiation skills to handle competing shift priorities.
• Preferred: Strong spatial reasoning and multi-monitor navigational skills (e.g., CAD/GIS mapping, fleet dispatch platforms, or complex spatial simulation software)

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.

Other Requirements

Physical

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.

Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.

Why Hudbay?

• At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
• We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:
• Annual performance bonuses
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&DD, Short- & Long-term Disability
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check. Depending on the specific requirements of the role, candidates may also need to undergo a physical examination, drug screening, and educational verification.