Mine, Project Operator I (Fencing Project)

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. The 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, 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.

About the role

Reporting to the Mine, Project Supervisor, the Project Mine Operator I will be responsible for various specialized projects within a multi-functional support role to all Mine Operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist and complete various tasks and projects issued by the Project Supervisor.
• Operate Heavy Equipment such as motor grader, track dozer, skid steer, water truck, backhoe, loader, compactor, and telehandler to support the construction of special projects throughout the site.
• Operate connecting skid steer attachments: Auger, Forklift, EZG Chain Link Fence Hog, Barb Wire Hog, Barb Wire Stretch N Go, and Mobile Mud Hog.
• Work on various small earthworks projects around the site, including:
  • Clearing and grubbing
  • Topsoil stripping
  • Cut and fill
  • Muck excavation
  • Rock excavation
  • Dig trenches
  • Backfill
  • Road maintenance
  • Grading
  • Compaction
• Fuel and lube all heavy equipment at the end of the workweek.
• Understand equipment components and practices that reduce component damage and wear (may perform minor maintenance activities).
• Read Blue Stake permits to properly operate heavy equipment near underground electrical, property lines, easements, etc.
• Operate power tools such as chainsaw, circular saw, hammer drill, impact driver, reciprocating saw, oscillating tool, grinder, orbit sander, and nail gun to perform installation, repair, and maintenance of chain link fencing, barb wire fencing, signage, cabinets, etc.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience in mining, construction, maintenance, landscaping, or similar industry.
• 2 years’ experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to achieve Caterpillar certification for operating a backhoe, water truck, and tractor.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell.
• 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.

• Work near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions.
• Work in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonuses.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, paid sick time, and holiday pay.
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge contributions, strengths, and work well done.