Environmental Scientist

Role Title

Environmental Scientist

Senior Environmental Scientist

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.

Reporting to the Senior Environmental Scientist, the Environmental Scientist will provide technical support and guidance to the construction and operating teams through preparation of compliance reports and Environmental Management System protocols. This position ensures compliance with regulatory and permit requirements through data collection, review and tracking, conducting field inspections and coordinating with site personnel.

• Assists in the development of field procedures and site plans for chemical and waste management.
• Review of contractor proposals to ensure alignment with standard operating procedures.
• Reviews new chemical products prior to site approval.
• Works with the Project team to ensure construction activities comply with environmental plans, policies, permits, etc.
• Coordinates planning, project execution and data analyses for environmental scientific studies in collaboration with senior staff.
• Maintains records, prepares reports, composes correspondence and performs other administrative activities as necessary to meet compliance requirements.
• Conducts field inspections related to construction or other engineering activities and coordinates with employees, contractors, consultants, and other teams.
• Leads the installation, operation and maintenance activities associated with scientific equipment.

• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science, chemistry, geology, natural resources, or other science degree.
• Advance level of Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in environmental-related field preferred.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro software a plus.
• Ability to work in an effective manner, with limited supervision, with a diverse group of professionals in a collaborative work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate to all levels confidently and effectively within the company.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

– The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally…