Short Term Planning Engineer

Overview

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.

Role

Title:

Short Term Planning Engineer

Reports To: Mine Planning, Superintendent

Direct Reports: Yes

Job Type: Full-time, Regular

Location: Helvetia, AZ

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.

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Reporting to the Mine Planning Superintendent, the Short-Term Planning Engineer is responsible for ensuring the daily and weekly operational plans align 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…