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Role Title:

Short Term Planning Engineer

Reports to:

Mine Planning, Superintendent

Direct Reports:

Yes

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:

Reporting to the Mine Planning Superintendent, the Short-Term Planning Engineer is responsible for ensuring the daily and weekly operational plans aligned with our long-term mine strategy. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in mine planning and a deep understanding of mining processes.

This role will be based at the 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:

• A bachelor’s degree in mining engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a mine planning role.
• Proficiency with industry-standard mine planning software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams.
• A solid understanding of mining operations, including drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling.
• A commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions:

• This position is primarily based at the mine site, which may involve working in various weather conditions and remote locations.
• Requires a combination of office-based work and regular visits to the mine pit.
• May involve extended hours, including rotational shifts or weekend work, depending on operational demands.

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 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 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 will be expected to drive a company vehicle, rental vehicle and/or his/her own vehicle in the course of performing the job, Employee must be able to perform the physical functions of operating a motor vehicle, including use of eyes, ears, arms, hands, legs, and feet. 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.