Senior Mine Planning & Scheduling Lead

Careermine; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonuses

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

Hudbay is seeking a Short-Term Planning Superintendent to lead mine planning and scheduling for open-pit operations. You will supervise a team of mine planners, optimize production plans, and ensure high safety and regulatory compliance across projects including Copper World.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and regulatory teams to deliver detailed short-term plans and improve planning accuracy, while managing budgets and driving continuous improvements to production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering is required.
• A post-graduate degree is considered a strong asset.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of proven experience in mine engineering in open pit operations, with at least three (3) years in senior supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Mine plan development and scheduling across daily, weekly, and monthly horizons.
• Own ore control and stockpile management, defining ore vs. waste boundaries.
• Lead and develop a team of mine planners, engineers, and staff.
• Ensure operational efficiency and cost-effective planning.
• Manage the mine planning budget and allocate resources effectively.
• Support Copper World Integrated project activities.
• Prepare regular reports on plans, schedules, and performance to leadership.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements in planning processes.
• Assess risks and ensure controls before and during tasks.
• Ensure adherence to Hudbay Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering

Advanced degree

10+ years of mining engineering experience (open pit)

3+ years in senior supervisory role

Job description

Hudbay is seeking a Short-Term Planning Superintendent to lead mine planning and scheduling for open-pit operations. You will supervise a team of mine planners, optimize production plans, and ensure high safety and regulatory compliance across projects including Copper World.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and regulatory teams to deliver detailed short-term plans and improve planning accuracy, while managing budgets and driving continuous improvements to production efficiency.