Long Term Mine Planning Engineer

Life of Mine (LOM) Planning Pit Optimization: To determine optimum pit limits based on fluctuating copper prices and operating costs. Cut-off Grade Strategy: Determine the minimum copper grade required to process material vs. sending it to a stockpile, maximizing the Net Present Value (NPV) of the project. Pushback Design: Design large-scale mining "phases" or "pushbacks" that allow for continuous ore access while maintaining safe wall angles.

Pit Optimization: To determine optimum pit limits based on fluctuating copper prices and operating costs.

Cut-off Grade Strategy: Determine the minimum copper grade required to process material vs. sending it to a stockpile, maximizing the Net Present Value (NPV) of the project.

Pushback Design: Design large-scale mining "phases" or "pushbacks" that allow for continuous ore access while maintaining safe wall angles.

Infrastructure & Waste Integration Waste Rock Facilities (WRF): Long-term planning for where millions of tons of waste will go over 20 years, ensuring they don't "cover up" future ore bodies. Tailings Management: Coordinating with environmental teams to ensure the tailings storage facilities (TSF) have enough capacity for the planned production rate. Water, Power and Communications: Projecting the long-term utility needs as the pits deepen and the haul distances increase.

Waste Rock Facilities (WRF): Long-term planning for where millions of tons of waste will go over 20 years, ensuring they don't "cover up" future ore bodies.

Tailings Management: Coordinating with environmental teams to ensure the tailings storage facilities (TSF) have enough capacity for the planned production rate.

Water, Power and Communications: Projecting the long-term utility needs as the pits deepen and the haul distances increase.

Financial & Resource Modeling Capital Expenditure (CAPEX): Forecasting when the mine will need a new multi-milliondollar fleet of ultra-class trucks or a mill expansion. Reserve Reporting: Working with Geologists to convert "Resources" into "Proven and Probable Reserves" for annual corporate filing and investor transparency.

Capital Expenditure (CAPEX): Forecasting when the mine will need a new multi-milliondollar fleet of ultra-class trucks or a mill expansion.

Reserve Reporting: Working with Geologists to convert "Resources" into "Proven and Probable Reserves" for annual corporate filing and investor transparency.

Risk & Scenario Analysis "What If" Modeling: Creating alternate plans for scenarios like a 20% drop in copper prices or an unexpected delay in a specific permit. Sensitivity Analysis: Testing how changes in commodity price, fuel costs, labor availability and other key value drivers impact the mine’s long-term viability.

"What If" Modeling: Creating alternate plans for scenarios like a 20% drop in copper prices or an unexpected delay in a specific permit.

Sensitivity Analysis: Testing how changes in commodity price, fuel costs, labor availability and other key value drivers impact the mine’s long-term viability.

A bachelor’s degree in mining engineering.

5+ years of proven experience in mine engineering in open pit operations, of which at least 3 years previous mine planning experience preferably in a similar operation.

Mine Planning Software Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of specialized mine planning and optimization software (e.g., Hexagon MinePlan 3D/MPSO).

Optimization Principles: Theoretical and practical knowledge of open pit mine optimization principles, NPV modeling, and strategic mine design.

Financial Acumen: Competency in financial modeling and economic analysis, including DCF valuation and cost-benefit analysis.

Strategic Mindset: High proficiency in financial modeling and "big picture" engineering.

Advanced Software: Expertise in pit optimization and high-level scheduling software.

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.

At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.

We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include: 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.

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.

Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

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.