Senior Geologist

Senior Geologist

Location: Sahuarita, AZ

Job Type: Full-time Regular

Reports To: Chief Geologist

Manager Once Removed: Senior Manager, Technical Services

Direct Reports: None

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, 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 existing operations. Hudbay’s 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.

Reporting to the Chief Geologist, the Senior Geologist will serve as overall manager of exploration sample data management and oversee drilling operations at the Copper World Project, approximately 45 minutes southwest of Tucson near Sahuarita, Arizona.

• Greenfield and Brownfield Drilling supervision.
• Safety inspections and daily kickoff.
• Project coordination with construction crews for drilling pads earthworks.
• Management of bidding process, contracts, budget, and resource strategy.
• Technical: drilling plan design.
• Drilling advance supervision, geological logging.
• Core sampling and QAQC insertion strategy.
• Interaction with external laboratory: contracting, sample requisition, and shipping.
• Information management and database updates supervision.
• QAQC analysis and re-assay recommendation when needed.
• Geological interpretation: lithology, alteration, mineralization.
• Ore control supervision.
• Blast-hole logging and sampling.
• Short-term block model update and reconciliation (Process Plant).
• Ore and waste polygon creation.
• Pit wall mapping.
• Mine operations coordination to ensure high-quality ore material for processing or stockpile.
• Stockpile management.
• Department budget management.
• Surface mapping and sampling.
• Geologist staff training.
• Weekly plan presentation updates.
• Adherence to industry regulations and company health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Support team activities: requesting supplies, safety KPI tracking, company truck maintenance, meeting organization.
• Availability to travel to the Mason project in Nevada.
• Presential work in Helvetia office, 30 minutes from Tucson airport, Monday – Friday 8 am–5 pm.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology, Mining or related discipline, or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  More than 15 years in the mining industry, with at least 7 years in drilling and ore control.

• Knowledge of AcQuire, SQL, Python.
• Advanced level in Mineplan software.
• Advanced level in Leapfrog and Imago software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Self‑motivated.
• Comfortable communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

• Physical:
  Regular standing, walking, use of hands and arms, occasional climbing, lifting up to 10 lbs (regular), 25 lbs (frequent), 50 lbs (occasional). Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.
• Work Environment:
  Noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration. Vehicle operation required; valid driver’s license required.
• Miscellaneous:
  Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may undergo educational and criminal background checks, and must pass a physical and drug screening.

• Values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into the culture.
• Competitive total rewards, including bonuses, medical/dental/vision benefits, life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, sick time, and holiday pay.
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge contributions.

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.