Mine Planning Engineer

Date: March 25, 2024

Location: Helvetia, AZ

Company: Copper World, Inc.

Role Title:

Mine Planning Engineer

Reports to:

Senior Manager of Technical Services

Manager Once Removed:

Sr. VP South America and USA

Direct Reports:

Yes

Job Type:

Full-time, Regular

Location:

Sahuarita, 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 Senior Manager of Technical Services, the Mine Planning Engineer will assist with mine planning and technical support operations. The position will also oversee Short-Term Mining designs and plans and other earthworks related to the operation.

Role Accountabilities:

May carry out a wide range of professional activities using general or specialized professional knowledge/skills, including, but not limited to:

• Participates in engineering feasibility studies to define proper mining methods, equipment selection, mine-site facilities, capital and operating costs, and manpower and production requirements.
• Develops practical mine plans based on all available geological information to support intermediate—and long-range planning and production goals.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of long and short-term mine plans, mine plan designs, and geological services in accordance with overall company objectives.
• Assures maximum productivity and ore extraction rates by utilizing the latest and most advanced mining methods, procedures, and equipment.
• Determines scheduling, manpower, capital, and equipment requirements to meet objectives in collaboration with the mine engineering manager.
• Responsible for developing budgets for areas under supervision and ensuring budgets are adhered to.
• May oversee large capital projects and direct outside consultants/contractors.
• Recommends courses of action to eliminate potential production problems, improve operational efficiency, and control production costs.
• Prepares detailed ore reserve estimates defining recoverable ore, overburden quantities, and stripping ratios.
• Works with geologists in exploration and assists in the engineering phase of development and operational activities.
• GPS field survey experience.
• Familiarity with mine permitting.
• Supervision of the Survey team.

Minimum Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering.
• 2 to 3 years of mine engineering experience.
• Exposure to mine planning software (MinePlan -advanced level)
• Advanced level of Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to work effectively, with limited supervision, with a diverse group of professionals in a collaborative working environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to confidently and communicate effectively at all levels within the company.

Preferred Qualification:

• Background in open-pit and mine planning.
• Knowledge of budget and cost 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 – 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:
  1. Annual performance bonuses
  2. Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
  3. Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability.
  4. 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
  5. An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
  6. Employee Assistance Program
  7. 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.