Mechanical Process Plant Lead – Copper World

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Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Hudbay is seeking a Process Plant Lead (Mechanical) in Arizona to provide technical leadership for the Copper World Process Plant. You will oversee engineering deliverables, coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Procurement, and ensure safety, operability, and project objectives are met.

With a background in large mining projects and a PE preference, you will drive design reviews, vendor engagement, commissioning, and handover to operations, mentoring junior staff along the

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering; P.E. registration preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in large mining or mineral processing projects.
  • Strong knowledge of crushing, grinding, flotation, concentrate handling, tailings, and plant utilities.
  • Experience supporting projects through feasibility, detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and handover.
  • Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary project environments.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for all mechanical aspects of the process plant.
  • Review and approve mechanical engineering deliverables prior to Owner acceptance.
  • Coordinate interdisciplinary design changes across disciplines.
  • Support commissioning and operational readiness activities.
  • Mentor junior engineers and technical specialists.

Skills

Mechanical engineering
Leadership
Hazop participation
multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
P.E. registration preferred

Job description

Hudbay is seeking a Process Plant Lead (Mechanical) in Arizona to provide technical leadership for the Copper World Process Plant. You will oversee engineering deliverables, coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Procurement, and ensure safety, operability, and project objectives are met.

With a background in large mining projects and a PE preference, you will drive design reviews, vendor engagement, commissioning, and handover to operations, mentoring junior staff along the

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