Senior Mine Engineer

13 hours ago

Princeton, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Canada Hudbay Minerals Inc. Full-time €122,000 - €146,000 Contract
Secure Your Future in the Modern Mineral Rush: Stability for Every Life Path Mining is entering a new rush era; there is no doubt about it. As the world pivots towards electrification, the demand for copper and other essential minerals has reached an all-time high, making this one of the most stable and high-paying sectors globally. For experienced individuals, this industry offers a unique opportunity not only to contribute your existing expertise but to truly become a master of your domain. It is a high-impact environment that fuels your professional development while providing the powerful economic engine needed to achieve your personal goals. Whether you are seeking a reliable foundation to raise a family or the financial freedom to pursue personal passions and travel, the stability of this sector ensures your hard work translates into a rewarding future for years to come. Why Hudbay? Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives and create better futures for communities. We live this purpose every day. At Hudbay,

we offer
more than just a career –

we offer
a century of proven resilience. Founded in 1927, we are turning 100 next year and we intend to be here for another 100 years. With long-life operations and exploration opportunities in Canada and Peru, and a world-class growth pipeline in the United States, we provide the rare peace of mind that comes from working with a company built for the long term. We foster a values-based culture that prioritizes caring and dignity, providing continuous coaching and the internal mobility to transition between technical roles, operations, or corporate support. By joining our global team, you aren't just securing a position, you are joining a multicultural community that respects your life outside of work and invests in your potential to lead and make a positive impact on the next century. Summary of Role: Reporting to the Superintendent of Mine Engineering, the Senior Engineer supports the safe and efficient operation of Copper Mountain Mine through technical analysis, planning, and engineering support and providing day to day supervisory leadership to the engineering team. This role is intended for engineers with relevant mining experience who have obtained their Professional Engineer (P.
Eng.) designation and can independently perform and supervise engineering work within their assigned functional area(s). Depending on business needs and individual experience, the Senior Mine Engineer may be assigned to supervise one or more of the following functional areas:
- Drill & Blast: Develop and optimize blast designs including timing, wall control, powder factor optimization, and fragmentation performance.
- Short Range Planning: Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly mine plans, dig limits, and near-term sequencing to support production targets.
- Long Range Planning: Develop medium
- and long-term mine designs, phase development strategies, and production schedules aligned with business objectives.
- Geotechnical Engineering: Support slope design implementation, ground control monitoring, and geotechnical risk management.
- Dispatch Engineering: Support fleet management systems, analyze production data, report KPIs, and identify opportunities for productivity optimization.
- Production Engineering: Conduct operational performance analysis, support continuous improvement initiatives, and lead assigned mine engineering projects.
- Mine Survey: Coordinate with survey team to support surface mapping, volume reconciliation, and data integration for mine planning, production reporting and month end reconciliation. Role Accountabilities:
- Ensure engineering work and mine plans comply with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Foster a commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence in all engineering activities.
- Lead and independently deliver technical objectives across assigned functional roles
- Provide engineering support through mine design, planning, analysis, and field engagement.
- Develop and maintain mine designs, schedules, forecasts, and supporting technical documentation.
- Collaborate with technical and operational teams to support planning, decision-making, and business objectives.
- Actively participate in technical training, professional mentoring, and competency development activities for engineers in training
- Remain compliant with EGBC professional development and continuing education requirements
- Remain compliant with the companies PPMP
- Perform other duties as required to support the objectives of the Mine Engineering department.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mining or Geotechnical Engineering
- Registered or eligible for registration as a P. Eng with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)
- 7+ years of progressive experience in open pit mining operations or mine engineering roles
- Previous experience supervising technical teams is considered a strong