Control Room Supervisor

Copper World Inc.; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonuses

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Life insurance and AD&D

Paid time off

Job summary

Hudbay seeks a Control Room Supervisor to lead shift-based control room operations across mine and mill interfaces. You will coordinate with the Operations Supervisor to align fleet setup, routing, and processing inputs with production targets.

This role demands frontline leadership, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to procedures. You will oversee handovers, data integrity, and ongoing cross-training for Command Controller, Builder, and Field Specialist roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years in open-pit mining or control room operations.
• Completion of the company's 4-Week Paid Training Seminar upon hire.
• Frontline supervisory experience managing teams in a fast-paced control room setting.
• Ability to communicate clearly over two-way radio under pressure.
• Strong decision-making, conflict resolution, and priority-setting skills.
• MSHA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop the control room team, driving a culture of procedural discipline, safety, and performance.
• Collaborate with the Operations Supervisor and field leadership to align fleet setup and processing inputs with targets.
• Ensure control room systems and SOPs are properly configured at shift start and followed to hit KPIs.
• Maintain high-level situational awareness and escalate critical incidents promptly.
• Communicate clearly over two-way radio with multiple stakeholders during shift activities.
• Oversee shift handovers and data logging to ensure data integrity and clear priorities.
• Engage in leadership coaching and cross-training across Command Controller, Builder, and Field Specialist roles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Procedural discipline

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD/GIS mapping

Job description

Role Title:

Reports to:

Sr. Manager Technology Projects

Job Type:

Full-Time, Regular

Location:

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 Control Room Supervisor provides focused leadership for shift-based control room operations across mine, fleet, and processing interfaces. Operating as the operational bridge between control room personnel and site leadership, this role works in close, continuous collaboration with the Operations Supervisor to align real-time execution with shift production goals and mine plans.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Focused Team Leadership & Coaching: Lead, supervise, and develop the control room team (including Command Controllers and Builders), driving a culture of procedural discipline, safety, and continuous operational performance. Direct supervisory responsibilities leading shift-based control room operations across mine and mill interfaces.
• Operations Supervisor Collaboration: Work in tight partnership with the Operations Supervisor and field leadership to align fleet setup, material routing, and processing inputs with overall shift production targets.
• System Setup & Process Compliance: Ensure control room computer systems, fleet setups, and decision-support routines are properly configured at shift start and strictly followed throughout operations to hit performance KPIs.
• Unplanned Event Management & Escalation: Maintain high-level situational awareness across mine and processing interfaces; intervene proactively when conditions deviate from plan, adapting tactics and escalating critical incidents promptly.
• Radio & Multi-Stakeholder Communication: Deliver clear, concise, and professional communication over two-way radio channels to coordinate fast-paced shift activities across control room teams, field supervisors, and maintenance leadership.
• Structured Handovers & Data Integrity: Lead comprehensive shift handovers and oversee operational data logging, ensuring seamless risk transfer, clear priority setting, and high-integrity reporting across rotations.
• Access ongoing leadership coaching, task-readiness programs, and cross-functional training across Command Controller, Builder, and Field Specialist roles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Education:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience:
  • 3 or more years of experience in open-pit mining, control room operations,
  • dispatch, or centralized operational coordination environments.
• Training Program:
  • Completion of the company's 4-Week Paid Training Seminar upon hire.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Demonstrated frontline leadership or supervisory experience managing teams in a fast-paced control room setting.
  • Proven ability to communicate with clarity, authority, and composure over two-way radio channels under pressure.
  • Strong decision-making, conflict resolution, priority-setting, and negotiation skills.
  • High level of procedural discipline and commitment to reinforcing standard operating procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College diploma or university degree in a related technical or management field.
• Strong spatial reasoning and multi-monitor navigational skills (e.g., CAD/GIS mapping, fleet dispatch platforms, or complex spatial simulation software).
• Frontline Management or formal supervisory leadership training preferred.
• MSHA Certification, or ability to obtain certification.

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 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 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.

Work Environment - 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.

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&D, 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.