Metallurgy
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Who we are:
Hudbay Minerals Inc. is a vertically integrated mining company that operates mines, concentrators, and metal production facilities. Our vision is of a growing, well managed and consistently profitable company that provides value to our shareholders. Exploration success and continuous improvement in safety, health, environment, and operating performance drive the company’s value. Our employees at every level of the company demonstrate ethics and integrity, take on accountability and achieve success. Strategic planning is a core strength with plan execution enhanced by high levels of understanding and collaboration. Our company strives to build mutual trust and respect with all of our stakeholder groups.
The Copper Mountain mine currently produces approximately 100 million pounds of copper equivalent per year. With a future mill expansion and the integration of New Ingerbelle, the Copper Mountain Mine is expected to produce approximately 140 million pounds of copper equivalent per year over the first 20 years of its 32-year mine life based on reserves. Copper Mountain is committed to the safe, responsible mining of copper, which is vital to powering a clean-energy future.
The Opportunity:
Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking a Production Metallurgist at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This position is a 7x7, 12-hour, day shift schedule.
Please note that this opportunity is NOT a fly-in-fly-out position.
Become a Part of Our Team
As we continue to grow Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, there are many career development opportunities available for motivated and goal-oriented individuals.
Work with us and you will benefit from the mentorship and guidance of experienced team members because we understand that in order to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the effort of every team member.
Position
Production Metallurgist
Location
Copper Mountain Mine is located near the town of Princeton, British Columbia at the center of the scenic Similkameen Valley. Princeton is a community-oriented town with a diverse offering of activities, especially for those who love the outdoors. Princeton is also in close proximity to both the city of Vancouver and the Okanagan.
Summary
Reporting to the Metallurgy Superintendent, the Production Metallurgist will play a significant role in providing and promoting the development of technical expertise within the mill operations, as well as promoting Health and Safety in the workplace and compliance with company policies, working with the mill operations, maintenance, and electrical departments to ensure smooth and efficient process operation, and identifying and promoting continuous plant improvements to achieve and surpass metallurgical targets; and reduce operating costs.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support and coaching to the operations and maintenance teams,
- Collaborate and maintain a strong interface with Operations and Maintenance regarding the day-to-day operations to meet production targets including the crushing circuit, troubleshooting and scheduling of critical equipment PMs for day-to-day operation,
- In collaboration with the operation and maintenance team build short interval controls and targets that will improve plant performance,
- Evaluate operating targets/controls, investigate performance variances, and make timely recommendations for corrective actions and improvements,
- Responsible for daily and monthly production reporting and reconciliation,
- Manage grinding media and reagent consumptions and inventories,
- Communicate with tailings team plant performance changers,
- Develop and review process control strategies and narratives,
- Identify and support or manage mill improvement projects,
- Participate in short and long-term forecasting,
- Support metallurgical trials, pilot plants and commissioning of new processing equipment,
- May have part-time supervisory responsibilities for technical subordinates,
- Perform other duties as required.
Education & Experience
- University degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering from an accredited program,
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Metallurgy or related industrial field,
- Willingness to learn and adopt new production techniques, as well as tinkering with existing processes to optimize both production and costs,
- Excellent communication skills, both written, and oral,
- Excellent organizational and time management skills,
- Self-motivator, problem solver, and team player,
- Superior skill with Microsoft Excel and PI/RT duet is essential,
- A growth mindset & drive, to be open to new ideas to continuously improve and support our Plant, our Team & ourselves.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to personal transportation.
Required Skills
- Positive can-do attitude with a willingness to learn new skills,
- Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills,
- Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multitasking, use of timelines and time management techniques,
- Strong communicator – Ability to work across discipline and geographic boundaries, connecting people to collaboratively solve problems,
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, heavy lifting, awkward positions, walking and standing,
- Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have access to personal transportation,
- Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.
Working Conditions
- Environment is susceptible to the weather as a combination of office and fieldwork is required,
- Frequent exposure to uncomfortable conditions associated with the work environment such as noise and working in dusty and wet environments,
- Work will require to be clean-shaven,
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, heavy lifting, awkward positions, walking and standing.
Salary Range
$100K - $110K/ Annum.
To Apply
Please submit the posting application directly on our website at hudbayminerals.com/careers.
Copper Mountain Mine is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. While we consider all qualified applicants for employment and thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
