Chief Metallurgist

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. Hudson’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, 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.

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

Chief Metallurgist

Metallurgical Manager

Full‑time, Regular

Sahuarita, AZ

• Accountable for safety, health and environment, including execution of area safety plans.
• Provide direct technical input to the processing plant to meet budget and production targets; develop a detailed understanding of process flow sheets for concentrator and leach plant.
• Identify and rapidly implement improvement opportunities to increase free cash flow and reduce costs, guiding the Plant Metallurgy team.
• Assist with production forecasts, capital and operating budgets while ensuring metallurgical models meet short‑term and long‑term planning requirements.
• Prepare scopes for laboratory and pilot plant test work; monitor routine mineralogical and metallurgical data to inform long‑term projects and operating philosophy.
• Actively involved in processing plant commissioning tasks to deliver expected performance gains and provide a robust product for the operating team.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to area‑specific metallurgical technicians and operations personnel.

• University degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, or Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience within metallurgical teams of operating processing plants.
• Essential familiarity with copper and molybdenum flotation processing plants, including flotation of oxides.
• Theoretical and practical experience with safety management, asset utilization, process variation (SPC) and metallurgical accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, establish standards and schedule resources effectively to achieve pre‑defined targets.

• Familiarity with concentrate leach technology is considered an asset.
• Experience working through final design, construction and commissioning phases of mineral processing plants.
• Ability to work closely with Corporate SME’s and external consultants to ensure metallurgical and recovery models correctly reflect plant design.

Regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste or smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist. Employee will be expected to drive a company vehicle, rental vehicle and/or his/her own vehicle in the course of performing the job. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

• Annual performance bonuses
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short‑ & Long‑term Disability.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.