Site Services Lead

Careermine; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudbay seeks a Site Services Lead to run daily facility maintenance and site service operations for Copper World Project. You will direct technicians and contractors to ensure high facility availability and safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating inspections, leading repairs, and overseeing preventive maintenance programs while partnering with operations and engineering teams to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of facility maintenance experience, with at least 1 year in a lead, or supervisory role.
• Preferred: Advanced knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and mechanical systems; proficiency with diagnostic tools and CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize routine inspections of site facilities, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Lead and oversee daily maintenance and upkeep of active mine facilities and infrastructure.
• Oversee the upkeep of light vehicle and mobile equipment maintenance programs.
• Manage end-to-end preventive maintenance processes for facility equipment and systems.
• Provide onsite leadership during facility breakdowns or emergencies.
• Collaborate with mine operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to achieve project goals.
• Prepare technical reports detailing facility status, resource usage, and contractor performance.
• Manage inventory, tools, spare parts, and vendor coordination.

Skills

Electrical systems

Plumbing

HVAC systems

Mechanical systems

Leadership

CMMS proficiency

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS

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:

Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor, the Site Services Lead is responsible for leading the daily execution of facility maintenance, infrastructure support, and site service operations for the Copper World Project. This role provides directions to technicians and contractors to maintain high operational standards and facility availability.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Maintenance & Operations

• Coordinate and prioritize routine inspections of all site facilities, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.


• Assign and perform complex repairs and maintenance across site facility infrastructure.


• Lead and oversee the daily maintenance and upkeep of active mine facilities and infrastructure.


• Oversee the execution and tracking of the light vehicle and mobile equipment maintenance programs.


• Oversee the end-to-end preventive maintenance process for facility equipment and systems.


• Lead efforts in diagnosing and resolving critical mechanical, electrical, and facility-related problems


• Supervise and support the installation, setup, and commissioning of new site equipment and facilities.

Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure all team and contractor activities strictly meet organizational safety and operational standards.


• Identify potential facility operational risks and implement corrective actions to prevent downtime.


• Enforce adherence to all company safety policies, environmental regulations, and compliance standards.


• Participating in safety training programs.

Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Provide immediate onsite leadership and response during facility breakdowns or emergencies.


• Collaborate closely with mine operations, engineering, and maintenance departments to achieve project goals.


• Provide technical guidance, daily direction, and mentoring to Mine Facility Technicians and support staff.

Administration, Vendors, & Resource Management

• Prepare technical reports detailing facility status, resource usage, contractor performance, and key metrics.


• Oversee accurate recordkeeping for facility inspections, work orders, and maintenance logs.


• Manage and coordinate specialized repair work performed by external vendors and third-party contractors.


• Manage inventory, tooling, spare parts, and supply requirements needed for site facility operations.


• Assists in managing facility maintenance supply budgets, tool inventories, and vendor service expenses.


• Interacts regularly with third-party vendors, specialized repair contractors, and regulatory inspectors as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of facility maintenance experience, with at least 1 year in a lead, or supervisory role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.


• Demonstrated proficiency using tools, equipment, and diagnostic software for facility systems.


• Capable of working at heights or in confined spaces when required.


• Strong leadership, positive work ethic, and team management capabilities.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficient in Google Workshop and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

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.