Short Term Planning Superintendent
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Operations Management -
Management
Operations Management
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.
RoleTitle
Short Term Planning Superintendent
Reports ToChief Mine Engineer
Job TypeFull-time, Regular
LocationHelvetia, AZ
MissionTo create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.
Purpose Of RoleReporting to the Chief Mine Engineer, the Short-Term Planning Superintendent will play a crucial role in the project by performing a variety of complex engineering duties. These include mine design, mine operation planning, and the modification or adaptation of industry best practices. The role involves optimizing mine development and implementation strategies.
Role AccountabilitiesA Short-Term Planning Superintendent is a senior managerial role in the mining industry responsible for overseeing and optimizing mine planning and scheduling to ensure efficient and safe resource extraction, while also managing a team and adhering to mine regulations.
The Short-Term Planning Superintendent is responsible for instilling confidence in the mine planning by reviewing and analyzing existing data and the life-of-mine process. This role involves producing realistic detailed mine designs that enable the creation of mine short-term operating plans and schedules meeting strategic objectives established in the LOM planning and production systems.
Key Accountabilities OfThe Role Include
- Mine Plan Development & Scheduling:
Develop detailed daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules, ensuring resource optimization and efficient production. - Ore Control and Stockpiles Management:
Provide leadership and ownership of the Ore Control process, interpreting data to define precise ore vs. waste boundaries (polygons). Direct the flow of material to the sulfide concentrator, stockpiles, or waste rock facilities, and compare actual mined grades and volumes against the original geological models to improve future planning accuracy. - Team Leadership:
Supervise and develop a team of mine planners, engineers, and other relevant staff, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively. - Operational Efficiency:
Optimizes mine operations by ensuring that plans are practical, economical, and meet all relevant standards and regulations. - Budget Management:
Manages the mine planning budget, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently. - Project Support:
Be part of the Copper World Integrated project team. - Reporting and Communication:
Provides regular reports to the Principal Engineer and rest of management team on the status of mine plans, schedules, and performance. - Continuous Improvement:
Identifies opportunities for improvement in mine planning processes and operations, implementing changes to enhance efficiency and safety. - Risk Assessment:
Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution. - Health, Safety and Environmental compliance:
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