Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit · 21 hours ago
Short Term Planning Engineer
Sahuarita, AZ, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHudbay Minerals is a copper-focused mining company with operations in the United States, Canada, and Peru. The Short-Term Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing mine plans that optimize ore production and waste removal while collaborating with various teams to ensure alignment with the long-term mine strategy.
Mining & Metals
Responsibilities
Develop and implement short-term mine plans (daily, weekly, and monthly) that optimize ore production and waste removal
Work closely with geology, surveying, and operations teams to integrate current data into planning models
Use mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Minesight, or Vulcan) to design pit phases, haul roads, and blast patterns
Monitor operational performance against the plan and make real-time adjustments as needed to meet production targets
Conduct regular reconciliation of planned versus actual volumes to improve future planning accuracy
Identify and resolve operational constraints, such as equipment availability, weather impacts, and ore grade variations
Execute ore control procedures, including sampling protocols, data management, material routing (Mill Feed / Stockpile /Construction/ Waste), and QA/QC processes for blast holes and grade control samples
Prepare and present reports on short-term plan performance and upcoming challenges
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in mining engineering
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a mine planning role
Proficiency with industry-standard mine planning software
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams
A solid understanding of mining operations, including drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling
A commitment to safety and continuous improvement
Benefits
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
Company
Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit
Hudbay is a copper-focused mining company with long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in North and South America.
Tucson, Arizona, US
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase