Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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.

Role Title

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Reports To

Senior Manager of Technical Services

Direct Reports

No

Job Type

Full-time, Regular

Location

Sahuarita, Arizona

About the Role

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will assist with coordinating engineering and procurement improvement activities for different projects and technical support operations. The position will also oversee Mining designs, Mine plans, Mining facilities, and other earthworks related to the operation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in engineering feasibility studies to determine the required studies for mine-site facilities, capital and operating costs, and manpower needs.
• Prepare technical reports (geotechnical reports/soil reports) to assist in the structural design for various projects.
• Provide support in the design of geotechnical works, soil structures, and civil structures, including foundation design and pile design.
• Absorb evaluation and interpretation of data from geotechnical instrumentation and testing programs and offer design recommendations for structural foundations.
• Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
• Develop budgets for supervised areas, ensure adherence to budgets, oversee large capital projects, and manage external consultants and contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Geological, Civil, or Geotechnical engineering.
• +10 years of experience in mining and construction.
• Exposure to geotechnical software (Slide, MinePlan, etc).
• 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.

Qualifications

• Background in open-pit and mining projects.
• Knowledge of budget and cost management.

Skills

Professional expertise in engineering and procurement improvement activities, technical support operations, mining designs, mine plans, mining facilities, and earthworks related to the operation.

Benefits

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
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.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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