Field AHS Specialist II

Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit is seeking a Field AHS Specialist II to operate in Sahuarita, AZ, primarily in-field diagnostics and autonomous truck support. You will troubleshoot, perform surveys, and contribute to safe, efficient pit operations, while coordinating with Control Room teams.

The role requires 2+ years in open-pit mining or autonomous environments, a high school diploma, and completion of a paid training seminar. Strong radio communication and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in open-pit mining, field tech roles, or autonomous operations.
• Completion of the company's 4-Week Paid Training Seminar upon hire.
• Strong computer literacy and comfort with mobile diagnostics tools and onboard computers.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly over two-way radio.
• Sharp focus on safety and operational excellence.
• Ability to perform cross-training across Command Controller and Command Builder roles.

Responsibilities

• Truck Connectivity & Field Diagnostics: connect to autonomous haul trucks in the pit to troubleshoot, run recovery scripts, clear faults and resolve safety or performance issues.
• Mine Design Fine-Tuning & Surveys: perform pit surveys and AOZ inspections; adjust local mine boundaries and road paths for safe navigation.
• Solo Field Execution & Team Integration: work safely in active pit environments with clear radio communication to Control Room.
• Truck Recovery & Safe Manual Interventions: perform manual interventions, establish safe perimeters, prep vehicles for autonomous mode.
• Load, Fatigue & Safety Management: manage personal fatigue and workload for safe operations.
• Data Integrity & Operational Excellence: maintain field logs, track issues and share insights to improve fleet reliability.
• Cross-training across Command Controller and Command Builder roles for operational alignment.

Skills

Autonomous trucks

Field diagnostics

Mine surveys

AOZ inspections

Two-way radio comms

Safety focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD/GIS mapping

Fleet dispatch platforms

Survey hardware

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.

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 Field AHS Specialist is a mobile, 90% field-based role operating directly in the pit environment from a well-equipped light-duty truck fitted with onboard computer systems and survey equipment. Serving as the primary boots-on-the-ground technical expert, this role connects directly to autonomous trucks to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve safety or performance anomalies.

Role Accountabilities

• Truck Connectivity & Field Diagnostics: Connect directly to autonomous haul trucks in the pit using mobile computer systems to troubleshoot stopped vehicles, run recovery scripts, clear active faults, and resolve performance or safety issues.
• Mine Design Fine-Tuning & Surveys: Perform regular pit surveys and Autonomous Operating Zone (AOZ) inspections; execute light, real-time modifications to local mine boundaries and road paths so trucks safely navigate changing real-world terrain.
• Solo Field Execution & Team Integration: Work autonomously and safely in active pit environments while maintaining crisp, constant two-way radio communication with the Control Room team.
• Truck Recovery & Safe Manual Interventions: Execute manual truck interventions, establish safe working perimeters for maintenance crews, and prepare vehicles for prompt return to autonomous mode.
• Load, Fatigue & Safety Management: Maintain rigorous personal fatigue management, workload pacing, and situational awareness to ensure personal and site safety during extended solo field operations.
• Data Integrity & Operational Excellence : Maintain accurate field logs, track cycle issues, and continuously share actionable field insights to drive fleet reliability.
• Undergo cross-training across Command Controller and Command Builder roles to build operational alignment and versatile shift support.

Minimum Qualifications And Education

• Education:
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Experience:
• 2 or more years of experience in open-pit mining environments, field technician roles, or autonomous operations.
• Training Program:
• Completion of the company's 4-Week Paid Training Seminar upon hire.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Strong computer literacy and comfort operating mobile diagnostic tools, onboard computers,
• and survey hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally over two-way radio
• channels.
• High attention to detail with an uncompromised commitment to safety and operational
• excellence.
• Strong personal load and fatigue management skills to stay sharp and safe throughout long
• shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in a related technical field.
• Certifications: MSHA certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification.
• 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 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.

Role Title

Field AHS Specialist II

Reports To

Senior Manager Technology Projects

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Location

Sahuarita, AZ