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Process Plant Lead

Job in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, 85718, USA
Listing for: Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-22
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Process Engineer, Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 170000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 170000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

Role Title

Process Plant Lead (Mechanical)

Reports To

Director, Engineering

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Location

Helvetia, AZ

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 and by-product zinc, silver and molybdenum.

Hudbay's growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona (United States), the Cactus project in Arizona (United States), 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.

Mission

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

Purpose Of Role

The Process Plant Lead (Mechanical) provides technical leadership and owner oversight for engineering associated with the Copper World Process Plant. The role is responsible for ensuring the design, procurement, construction support, and commissioning activities performed by the EP and CM contractor and equipment vendors meet project objectives for safety, operability, maintainability, reliability, quality, schedule, and cost. As part of the Owner's Team, the Process Plant Lead serves as the primary engineering authority for the concentrator and associated process facilities while working closely with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Project Controls, Procurement, and Commissioning.

Role Accountabilities

Technical Leadership

  • Provide technical leadership for all mechanical aspects of the process plant.
  • Ensure engineering solutions align with project objectives and Owner standards.
  • Review and approve mechanical engineering deliverables prior to Owner acceptance.
  • Ensure consistency with Project Design Criteria and Engineering Standards.
  • Lead engineering decisions supporting project execution.

Mechanical Engineering Oversight

Oversee Engineering Associated With

  • Crushing
  • Grinding (SAG & Ball Mill)
  • Flotation
  • Regrind
  • Thickening
  • Concentrate Handling
  • Tailings Systems (collaboration)
  • Process Water Systems
  • Reagent Systems
  • Plant Utilities
  • Tanks and Vessels
  • Pumps
  • Compressors
  • Piping Systems
  • Mechanical Packages
  • Material Handling Equipment

Design Reviews

Lead Owner Reviews Of

  • General Arrangements
  • Equipment Layouts
  • Equipment Lists
  • Mechanical Data Sheets
  • Mechanical Specifications
  • Piping Specifications
  • Vendor Drawings
  • Pipe Stress Issues
  • Equipment Access
  • Maintenance Access
  • Lifting Studies
  • Constructability Reviews
  • Model Reviews
  • HAZOP participation
  • Value Engineering Reviews

Vendor Management

  • Review technical bid evaluations.
  • Participate in equipment selection.
  • Review vendor documents.
  • Resolve vendor technical issues.
  • Support factory acceptance testing when required.
  • Ensure equipment complies with Owner requirements.

Interdisciplinary Coordination

Coordinate Interfaces Between

  • Process Engineering
  • Civil
  • Structural
  • Electrical
  • Instrumentation & Controls
  • Construction
  • Operations
  • Commissioning
  • Procurement

Ensure design changes are coordinated across all disciplines.

Construction Support

Provide Engineering Support During Construction By

  • Resolving field technical issues.
  • Reviewing RFIs.
  • Supporting NCR resolution.
  • Reviewing field changes.
  • Supporting construction planning.
  • Assisting with mechanical completion planning.

Commissioning & Operational Readiness

Support

  • Mechanical Completion
  • Pre-commissioning
  • Commissioning
  • Start-up
  • Performance Testing
  • Handover to Operations

Ensure…

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