Geoscience Database Specialist

Geoscience Database Specialist

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Who we are:

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is a vertically integrated mining company that operates mines, concentrators, and metal production facilities. Our vision is of a growing, well-managed, and consistently profitable company that provides value to our shareholders. Exploration success and continuous improvement in safety, health, environment, and operating performance drive the company’s value. Our employees at every level of the company demonstrate ethics and integrity, take on accountability, and achieve success. Strategic planning is a core strength with plan execution enhanced by high levels of understanding and collaboration. Our company strives to build mutual trust and respect with all of our stakeholder groups.

The Copper Mountain mine currently produces approximately 40 thousand tonnes of copper equivalent per year. With a future mill expansion and the integration of New Ingerbelle, the Copper Mountain Mine is expected to produce approximately 55 thousand tonnes of copper equivalent per year over the remainder of its 22-year mine life based on reserves. Copper Mountain is committed to the safe, responsible mining of copper, which is vital to powering a clean-energy future.

The Opportunity:

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking a Permanent Geoscience Database Specialist at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This position is a 5 x 2 schedule, Day shift.

Please note that this opportunity is NOT a fly-in-fly-out position.

Become a Part of Our Team

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.

Position

Permanent Geoscience Database Specialist

Location

Copper Mountain Mine is located near the town of Princeton, British Columbia at the center of the scenic Similkameen Valley. Princeton is a community-oriented town with a diverse offering of activities, especially for those who love the outdoors.  Princeton is also in close proximity to both the city of Vancouver and the Okanagan. 

Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Mineral Resource Evaluation and is a critical role in Hudbay British Columbia Business Unit for managing data from production and exploration work streams and ensuring compliance with QAQC standards and auditing.  The role will manage data such as geological, geotechnical and metallurgical to support geological modelling and estimation. 

Responsibilities  

• MRM Data management and administration include assay, geological, geotechnical and metallurgical information. 

• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across departments.  

• Develop and maintain archive systems for all data, including logging data, downhole surveys, final coordinates and assay certificates. 

• Monitoring and reporting of QAQC results

• Ensuring regular database backups on company servers. 

• Sample requisition preparation. 

• Liaise between operational and exploration teams and laboratories. 

• Apply best practice processes to data capturing and analysis. 

• Facilitate creation of database connections through ODBC or alternatives to avoid manual entries.  

• Help with database software updates, training and troubleshooting. 

• Provide resource geologists with regular database updates for MRMR estimation. 

• Conduct audits of inputs and databases as required. 

• Perform periodic laboratories inspection

• Follow Hudbay health, safety and environmental procedures if applicable. 

• Support department heads with annual reporting and internal/external audits related to SOX compliance. 

• Support NI 43-101 report writing related to database management. 

Education & Experience

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Member or Member in Training with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.  

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology, related discipline. 

• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL, acQuire GIM Suite, QAQC analysis and Python 

• At least 7 years experience in the mining industry and geology and 3 years in database administration. 

Required Skills

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Analytical problem solving

• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a positive manner and in a diverse environment, 

• Possess strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, 

• Ability to manage data migration projects, software upgrades and archival schedules

• Attention to detail. 

• Self-motivated and able to work alone or with minimal supervision, 

• Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements. 

Working Conditions

• Remote work from home office in British Columbia, will require frequent trips to the Copper Mountain Mine site office, core logging facility and internal/external laboratories when needed.  Travel to areas other than Copper Mountain Mine site and core logging facilities is paid for by the company.  

Rate of Pay

$131,580 - $146,200

To Apply

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.