Land Analyst

Copper world; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonuses

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Company paid Life insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Hudbay USA is seeking a detail-oriented Land Analyst to support surface rights, mining claims, water rights, and real estate records for active Western U.S. assets. You will assist with title research, agreement drafting, filings, and data management under the Land Manager.

The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and timely compliance with BLM and state requirements, with collaboration across GIS and landowners. AAPL status is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field such as Petroleum/Energy Management, Business, Geology or Environmental Science.
• 0–3 years of land, paralegal, real estate, or natural resources experience; mining/oil & gas internships are a plus.
• AAPL Active Member or candidate pursuing RPL status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update land management databases for leases, mining claims, surface rights, water rights, and rights-of-way.
• Track federal claim maintenance fees (BLM), state land leases, and private option/lease obligations to ensure compliance.
• Perform preliminary land title research and review county public records and BLM LR2000/MLRS data; assemble documents for review.
• Prepare correspondence and notices for landowners, government agencies, and external land brokers.
• Draft standard land documents, easements, rights-of-entry, and land status summaries using templates.
• Coordinate with GIS to update land ownership maps and tenure status maps for exploration and operations teams.
• Support contracts, corporate filings, and other matters involving real property.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Word

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Energy Management

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Tools

GIS exposure

MS Office

Job description

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

Hudbay USA is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Land Analyst to support our land and natural resources department in managing surface rights, mineral claims, water rights, and real estate records. Working directly under the Land Manager, you will assist with land title research, agreement drafting, regulatory compliance filings, and land data management for active mining and exploration assets in the Western U.S..

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Land Records & Database Administration: Entry, tracking, and maintenance of land management databases (leases, unpatented mining claims, surface agreements, rights-of-way, and water rights).
• Tenure & Rental Compliance: Assist in tracking deadlines for federal claim maintenance fees (BLM), state land lease payments (ASLD), and private option/lease obligations to ensure 100% compliance.
• Title & Document Research: Conduct preliminary land title research, review county public records, BLM LR2000/MLRS databases, and assemble historical land documents for Land Manager review.
• Stakeholder Support & Communication: Assist in preparing correspondence, notices, and documentation for landowners, government agencies, and external land brokers.
• Agreement Preparation: Help draft standard land documents, easements, rights-of-entry, and land status summaries using established company templates.
• GIS & Mapping Coordination: Collaborate with GIS technicians to update land ownership maps, boundary overlays, and tenure status maps for exploration and operational teams.
• Other projects as assigned, which may include assisting with contract review and approval processes, preparation and filing of corporate documents for entities, and other matters involving real property.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Energy Management, Business, Geology, Environmental Science, Pre-Law, or a related field.

Experience and Certifications:

• 0-3 years of land, paralegal, real estate, or natural resources entry-level experience (internships in mining, oil & gas, or forestry are a strong plus).
• AAPL Active Member or candidate working toward RPL status preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with Western U.S. land systems (public lands, BLM, state trust lands), basic legal descriptions (PLSS), and deed/title basics.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word, basic GIS exposure, and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and computer skills.

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 edu