Mine Engineer in Training

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking a Mine Engineer in Training at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This position is a 4x3 or 7x7, day shift schedule depending on business needs.

As we continue to grow Copper Mountain Mine (BC) Ltd., 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.

Reporting to the senior mine engineers, the Mine Engineer in Training (EIT) supports the safe and efficient operation of Copper Mountain Mine through technical analysis, planning, and engineering support under the guidance of professional engineers. This role is intended for recent graduates or early-career engineers seeking to develop their technical, operational, and professional competencies in pursuit of Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation. The EIT works closely with Operations, Geology, Survey, and other technical disciplines to build practical mine engineering skills while contributing to production, cost control, and safety performance

Depending on business needs and individual development goals, the EIT role will rotate through available positions which may include:

Drill & Blast: Assist with blast designs, timing, wall control, powder factor optimization, and fragmentation analysis.

Short Range Planning: Support weekly and monthly mine plans, dig limits, and near-term sequencing.

Long Range Planning: Assist with medium- and long-term mine designs, phase development, and production schedules.

Geotechnical Engineering: Support slope design, ground control monitoring, and geotechnical risk management activities.

Dispatch Engineering: Assist with fleet management system support, data analysis, KPI reporting, and productivity optimization.

Production Engineering: Support operational performance analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and mine engineering projects.

Mine Survey: Support mine survey activities including data collection, surface mapping, volume calculations, and reconciliation

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering

Registered, or eligible for registration, as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

0 - 3 years of progressive experience in mining operations, engineering, or relevant co-op / internship roles

Foundational understanding of open pit mining methods, mine planning principles, and production processes.

Willingness to learn and develop technical competency across multiple mine engineering disciplines.

Possess a valid Class 5 British Columbia driver’s license and have access to personal transportation

Work involves a set work schedule on-site at Copper Mountain Mine and depending on the role and may consist of: 4X3 rotation, 10-hour days. 7X7 rotation – 12 Hours days (Not Camp Position)

4X3 rotation, 10-hour days.

7X7 rotation – 12 Hours days (Not Camp Position)

Exposure to conditions associated with a mine site environment including noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.

Regular office-based computer work.

Work includes lifting or moving up to 50 lbs

Work is conducted in a team environment with regularly scheduled and ad-hoc meetings

$87, 930 - $97,700/ annum.