Environmental Scientist

Copper World; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonuses

Medical benefits

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Hudbay in Helvetia, AZ is seeking an Environmental Scientist to assist with field procedures, site plans for chemical and waste management, and reviews of contractor proposals to ensure SOP alignment. The role supports construction activities by ensuring compliance with environmental plans, permits, and standards across the Arizona operations.

You will coordinate planning, execution, and data analyses for environmental studies with senior staff, maintain records, and prepare reports while

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science, chemistry, geology, natural resources, or other science degree.
• Advanced level of Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• 2–3 years of experience in environmental-related field preferred.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro software a plus.
• Ability to work in an effective manner, with limited supervision, with a diverse group of professionals in a collaborative work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate to all levels confidently and effectively within the company.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of field procedures and site plans for chemical and waste management.
• Review of contractor proposals to ensure alignment with standard operating procedures.
• Reviews new chemical products prior to site approval.
• Works with the Project team to ensure construction activities comply with environmental plans, policies, permits, etc.
• Coordinates planning, project execution and data analyses for environmental scientific studies in collaboration with senior staff.
• Maintains records, prepares reports, composes correspondence and performs other administrative activities as necessary to meet compliance requirements.
• Conducts field inspections related to construction or other engineering activities and coordinates with employees, contractors, consultants, and other teams.
• Leads the installation, operation and maintenance activities associated with scientific equipment.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in environmental science

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

MS Office

Job description

Role Title:

Environmental Scientist

Reports to:

Senior Environmental Scientist

Job Type:

Full-time, Regular

Location:

Helvetia, 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.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assists in the development of field procedures and site plans for chemical and waste management.
• Review of contractor proposals to ensure alignment with standard operating procedures.
• Reviews new chemical products prior to site approval.
• Works with the Project team to ensure construction activities comply with environmental plans, policies, permits, etc.
• Coordinates planning, project execution and data analyses for environmental scientific studies in collaboration with senior staff.
• Maintains records, prepares reports, composes correspondence and performs other administrative activities as necessary to meet compliance requirements.
• Conducts field inspections related to construction or other engineering activities and coordinates with employees, contractors, consultants, and other teams.
• Leads the installation, operation and maintenance activities associated with scientific equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science, chemistry, geology, natural resources, or other science degree.
• Advance level of Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in environmental-related field preferred.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro software a plus.
• Ability to work in an effective manner, with limited supervision, with a diverse group of professionals in a collaborative work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate to all levels confidently and effectively within the company.

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.