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Role Title:

Area Lead – Civil & Geotechnical Engineering

Reports to:

Engineering Director

Job Type:

Full-time Regular

Location:

Tucson, 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, which is 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 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:

The Area Lead – Civil & Geotechnical Engineering is responsible for leading and coordinating all tailings facilities, civil, geotechnical, and earthworks engineering activities within the assigned project area. The role provides technical oversight, ensures design integration across disciplines, manages engineering consultants and contractors, and supports project execution from study through construction and commissioning using the integrated project delivery method.

The position acts as the Owner's technical representative for tailings facilities, civil and geotechnical matters and is accountable for ensuring designs are safe, practical, constructible, cost-effective, and aligned with project objectives, standards, and regulatory requirements.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Engineering Leadership

Civil Engineering Oversight

Oversee design and review of:

Geotechnical Engineering Oversight

Lead review and approval of:

Coordinate geotechnical input for:

Contractor and Consultant Management

Design Integration

Coordinate interfaces between:

Construction Support

Project Controls and Risk Management

Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering.

Experience

• 10+ years of engineering experience in mining, industrial, infrastructure, or major capital projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience managing engineering consultants and contractors.
• Experience in large-scale earthworks and geotechnical design.
• Experience supporting construction and field execution activities.
• Previous experience on EPCM, EPC, or Owner's teams preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Tailings facility design
• Site civil design
• Earthworks and grading
• Drainage and water management
• Geotechnical investigations
• Foundation design
• Slope stability
• Tailings and waste management facilities
• Mining infrastructure
• Design standards and regulatory requirements
• Engineering risk management

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 Demands – 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 accommodation 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 taste or 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 accommodation 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?

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.