Sr. Hydrogeologist

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.

Senior Mine Hydrogeologist

Senior Manager, Technical Services

Full-time, Regular

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.

The Senior Hydrogeologist will lead the project's hydrogeological initiatives, develop advanced conceptual and numerical models and collaborate closely with our geotechnical, geological, and mine planning teams. The work environment provides diverse, dynamic experience working with various professionals from different departments, with responsibilities both in-office and on-site.

• Work with hydro geologists, geochemists, and geotechnical engineers to develop conceptual site models, develop analytical and numerical models of unsaturated and saturated groundwater flow, and design evapotranspiration cover systems.
• Develop mine water management approaches, including water budgets, mine dewatering, waste-material impoundments, and groundwater containment/mitigation.
• Work with internal teams and external experts to deliver safe, responsible, and innovative solutions.
• Attend meetings and interface seamlessly with clients, agencies, external consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, and/or vendors.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) for hydrogeological data, your own projects, and peers' projects.
• Review and oversee advanced borehole testing (such as packer, airlift, pump, and injection tests) and piezometer installations.
• Prepare, review, and summarize complex technical reports.
• Support other projects inside the USBU.
• Complete workplace examinations to identify safety hazards and ensure all field investigations are conducted safely.
• Contribute to an innovative and collaborative work environment where creativity is valued and encouraged.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff members and technicians and support the hiring of new talent.
• Regular travel to and from the Copper World site.

• A minimum of an M.S. in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geochemistry, or a related engineering/science discipline is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of work experience in mining, consulting, and regulatory environments, regularly developing or utilizing unsaturated and saturated flow models, is preferred.
• Existing professional registration or ability to work towards a professional registration (PG or PE).
• Previous direct experience at a mine site is highly preferred.

• Expertise in Water Balance.
• Expertise in saturated flow modeling using MODFLOW and/or FEFLOW.
• Strong expertise and the…