Short Term Planning Engineer

Overview

Short Term Planning Engineer role at Hudbay Minerals Inc. Location : Helvetia, AZ.

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, complemented by meaningful gold production. Hudbay's growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, 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 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. The mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Note : This section has been summarized to remove redundancies while preserving key information about Hudbay and its mission.

Role and Location

Role Title : Short Term Planning Engineer

Reports to : Mine Planning, Superintendent

Direct Reports : Yes

Job Type : Full-time, Regular

Location : Copper World Project site, approximately 45 minutes southeast of Tucson in Helvetia, Arizona.

Role Accountabilities

• Develop and implement short-term mine plans (daily, weekly, and monthly) that optimize ore production and waste removal.
• Work closely with geology, surveying, and operations teams to integrate current data into planning models.
• Use mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Minesight, or Vulcan) to design pit phases, haul roads, and blast patterns.
• Monitor operational performance against the plan and make real-time adjustments as needed to meet production targets.
• Conduct regular reconciliation of planned versus actual volumes to improve future planning accuracy.
• Identify and resolve operational constraints, such as equipment availability, weather impacts, and ore grade variations.
• Execute ore control procedures, including sampling protocols, data management, material routing (Mill Feed / Stockpile / Construction / Waste), and QA / QC processes for blast holes and grade control samples.
• Prepare and present reports on short-term plan performance and upcoming challenges.

Minimum Qualifications And Education

Working Conditions

Why Hudbay?

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.

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