Senior Engineer, Operational Readiness

Copper World Inc.; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudbay is seeking a Senior Manager Operational Readiness & Metallurgy to drive readiness across mine site systems, schedules, and integrations. The role emphasizes coordinating cross-functional teams, implementing CMMS/PCS, and mitigating risks to ensure a smooth start of full-scale operations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of six years in mining, with strong organizational and communication skills to manage complex multi-disciplinary projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, chemical, metallurgical, mining engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of work experience in the mining industry, preferably milling.
• Experience with CMMS, PCS, SAP and document control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and track KPIs and readiness dashboards for stakeholders.
• Monitor progress of the Operational Readiness Execution Plan against baseline schedule.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the plan and schedule.
• Support readiness of mine site systems (CMMS, PCS, IOC).
• Assist in completing readiness prior to Operations and during Ramp-Up and Handover.
• Ensure integration of existing and new systems to prevent data loss and inefficiencies.
• Foster integration across work groups for an aligned operating model.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Mining industry experience

Systems analysis

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, chemical, metallurgical, mining engineering

Tools

CMMS

PCS

SAP

Document control

Job description

Sr. Manager Operational Readiness & Metallurgy

Job Type:

Full-Time, Regular

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.

Purpose of Role:

The Senior Engineer, Operational Readiness role is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Operational Readiness Execution Plan (OREP), tracking and reporting on the Plan over the course of the project, and supporting the development of systems and structures necessary for operational readiness in all aspects of the mine site. The individual helps identify risks to the successful execution of the OREP as well as identifies opportunities for improvement in quality of deliverables or efficiencies in the schedule. This role also performs integration analysis of the systems, processes, and workflows to identify areas for improvement and highlight potential incompatibilities between integrated processes.

The position plays a key role in identifying readiness gaps early, supporting resolution of such gaps, and ensuring that the execution plan achieves the quality and schedule required for successful start of full-scale operations.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and readiness dashboards for stakeholders.
• Track progress of the Operational Readiness Execution Plan with respect to the baseline schedule, capturing any shifts in schedule and the cause of those shifts.
• Identify risk and opportunities within the execution plan and schedule.
• Support the readiness of mine site systems such as Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Process Control Systems (PCS), and Integrated Operations Centers (IOC).
• Support maintenance, operational, and technical readiness prior to Operations and through the Ramp-Up and Handover phases.
• Ensure existing and new systems integrate efficiently, preventing information loss and operating inefficiency.
• Support integration among and between work groups to promote an integrated operating model.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, chemical, metallurgical, mining engineering or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 6 years of work experience in the mining industry, preferably milling.
  • Experience with systems and processes used in the mining industry (CMMS, PCS, SAP, document control, etc.).
  • Experience or familiarity with mining and milling operations, maintenance, and technical practices.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Strong organizational and tracking skills.
  • Communication and coordination skills.
  • Ability to support multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
  • Familiarity with operations, maintenance, and technical aspects of mining and milling.
  • Ability to analyze complex systems and consider the impacts of those systems on future Operation.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple deliverables.
  • Ability to track milestones, dependencies, and readiness progress.
  • Ability to consolidate and report Operational Readiness status.
  • Understanding of project scheduling concepts (milestones, critical path, dependencies).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience supporting commissioning or start-up phases is an asset
• Commissioning and startup experience

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.