Tailings Operations Manager

2 days ago


Princeton, Canada Hudbay Minerals Full time
Tailings Supervisor Job Description

About the Role:

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Tailings Supervisor to join our team at the Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and productive supervision of tailings placement, coordination of workforce, and effective scheduling to meet quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and coordinate the production and maintenance teams to deliver safe and efficient tailings placement.
  • Ensure compliance with mining regulations, safety standards, and environmental procedures.
  • Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Hazard Assessments (JHA) to minimize risks.
  • Coordinate shift staffing, schedule activities, and conduct regular workplace inspections.
  • Identify and investigate potential work problems, health, safety, and environmental issues, and implement corrective actions.
  • Establish methods to meet work schedules, coordinate with other departments, and provide information for production plans.
  • Review and report on tailings equipment efficiency, requisition materials, and supervise maintenance activities.
  • Supervise and participate in equipment maintenance plans, ensure database updates, and provide reports on maintenance activities and equipment performance.
  • Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, and developing employees to retain and develop the best talent for the Company.
  • Manage performance by setting expectations, conducting performance reviews, providing feedback, and coaching to achieve business plans and production goals.
  • Identify training opportunities, train staff in production methods, safety procedures, and company policies, and promote a positive employee environment.
  • Organize and schedule activities of certified trades, labourers, and contractors' employees, and support coordination and execution of mill shutdowns.
  • Enforce housekeeping standards and perform other responsibilities necessary to support the crushing, operations, or tailings areas related to the Tailings Supervisor role.

Requirements:

  • Expertise in production and/or maintenance strategies for large-scale, continuous operating mineral processing plants and/or tailings management facilities.
  • Considered attributes for this role are: Ten (10) years of mill/crusher operations experience with at least three (3) years of which should be in a supervisory capacity, coupled with a proven track record of successfully leading a team in an industrial environment.
  • OR Five plus (5+) years of experience in a maintenance role, together with a strong understanding of maintenance process improvements and control strategies.
  • OR Bachelor's degree in mining, metallurgy or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experiences.
  • Current BC Mine Supervisor Certificate or the ability to obtain certification within 3 months of being awarded the position.
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite including experience with computerized control and operating systems.
  • Possess a valid driver's license and have access to personal transportation.

Working Conditions:

  • Team environment with regularly scheduled and ad-hoc meetings.
  • Work includes manual dexterity to use desktop computers and peripheral devices.
  • Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Frequent exposure to uncomfortable conditions associated with the work environment such as noise and working in dusty and wet environments.
  • Work requires heavy lifting, awkward positions, walking and standing.
  • Exceptional exposure to unfavorable working conditions associated with the work environment such as confined spaces, ladders, and/or rooftops.
  • Work involves pushing, pulling, and moving equipment and/or supplies over 50 pounds.
  • Job requires to be clean-shaven.

Salary Range: $120K - $134K / annum.

To Apply: Please submit the posting application to or directly on our website at.

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.



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