Environmental Technician

Role

Title:

Environmental Technician

Reports to: Sr. Environmental Scientist

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 Sr. Environmental Scientist, the Environmental Technician will assist with fieldwork, surveys, sampling and other environmental support functions as needed.

• Environmental Sampling & Monitoring:
  • Conduct surface water, groundwater, stormwater, and soil sampling in support of environmental compliance programs and permitting.
  • Execute field survey work to include vegetation, rangeland and spring monitoring; and monitor plant emissions, waste management and process related environmental aspects.
• Compliance & Inspections:
  • Ensure compliance and assess impacts associated with an industrial processing facility and construction site by conducting field environmental compliance inspections of work areas and job sites, and performing other administrative duties as necessary to meet compliance requirements.
• Equipment, Controls & Remediation:
  • Assist with calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of automated environmental monitoring equipment, assist with the installation and maintenance of erosion and stormwater pollution controls to comply with regulatory permit requirements, and assist with remedial activities for contaminated soil or water.
• Data Management & Technology:
  • Use electronic data management and compliance reporting software to handle data collection and entry, QA/QC, records management and preparation of reports, while demonstrating the ability to learn navigation, GPS data collection, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications to locate sampling or survey sites.

• Ability to operate light vehicles, including UTVs, on trails and off-road terrain.
• Able to work both in a team environment and independently.
• Must be self-motivated and organized with attention to details.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Previous experience, knowledge or education in applied sciences, environmental, or related scientific field preferred.
• Previous mine site or industrial processing facility experience a plus.
• Experience with data management and maintaining confidentiality preferred.

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.

Physical
– 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.

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