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Role Title:

Maintenance Manager - Fixed Plant Equipment

Reports to:

General Manager

Job Type:

Full-time Regular

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, 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 Maintenance Manager - Fixed Plant Equipment is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and governance for all fixed plant maintenance activities across the Copper World processing facilities.

The role is accountable for maintenance execution, planning and scheduling, shutdown management, electrical and instrumentation maintenance, maintenance readiness, workforce development, and asset care programs to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.

The position supports project development, commissioning, startup, ramp-up, and operational excellence through close collaboration with Operations, Metallurgy, Reliability, Process Control, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operational Readiness teams.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Leadership & Strategic Management

• Lead all fixed plant maintenance activities across crushing, grinding, flotation, filtration, tailings, water, utilities, and supporting infrastructure.
• Establish and implement maintenance management systems, standards, procedures, and work management processes.
• Develop workforce capability through recruitment, training, coaching, and succession planning.
• Partner with Operations and Metallurgy teams to maximize plant availability and performance.
• Manage maintenance operating budgets, contracts, and cost control initiatives.

Planning, Execution & Operational Readiness

• Develop maintenance planning, scheduling, preventive maintenance, and shutdown strategies.
• Lead maintenance readiness activities supporting commissioning, startup, and ramp-up.
• Lead major plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and outage activities.
• Establish equipment preservation and asset care programs.
• Coordinate OEM support, contractor management, and technical service providers.
• Support operational readiness assessments and audits.

Engineering, Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, productivity, and cost optimization.
• Provide input into sustaining capital planning and long-term asset management strategies.
• Participating in engineering reviews to ensure maintainability, operability, accessibility, and safety requirements are incorporated into project designs.
• Participate in benchmarking and continuous improvement programs.
• Support corporate technical reviews and due diligence activities.

Compliance, Safety & General Duties

• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in emergency response and business continuity planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of maintenance experience in mining or heavy industrial operations.
• Minimum 10 years supporting large mineral processing facilities.
• Minimum 5 years in maintenance leadership positions.

Preferred

• Copper concentrator experience.
• Greenfield project experience.
• Commissioning and startup experience.
• Project Management experience
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).

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?

• 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/match
• An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.