Mill Maintenance Welder

    Welder, Mill Maintenance

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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 our stakeholder groups.

The Copper Mountain mine currently produces approximately 100 million pounds 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 140 million pounds of copper equivalent per year over the first 20 years of its 32-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 Welder at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This position is a 7x7, 12-hour, day shift schedule.

Become a Part of Our Team

As we continue to grow Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, many career development opportunities are 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 to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the effort of every team member.

Position

Welder, Mill Maintenance

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 Mill Maintenance Supervisor, the Welder is responsible for repairing and maintaining site structures and equipment in the Mill or field environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts all activities within the course of your employment safely and follows all pertinent Company safety requirements and SOPs,
• Practices safe work behaviours and supports the Company’s safety culture through participation in daily and monthly safety meetings and initiatives,
• Adheres strictly to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in all areas while on mine property,
• Reads and interprets blueprints or welding process specifications,
• Operates manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes, such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), plasma arc welding (PAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), resistance welding, and submerged arc welding (SAW),
• Uses manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment,
• Runs brazing and soldering equipment,
• Conducts technical inspections, repairs, modifications, and retrofits, while maintaining safe work,
• Ensures accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects,
• Keeps detailed and accurate reports and documentation,
• Performs any other responsibilities related to the Welder role as required or as assigned by the supervisor.

Education & Experience

• Valid CWB welding certification in all positions, encompassing Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW),
• Journeyman Red Seal Welder with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the mining or heavy industrial setting,
• Experience with milling equipment within the mill building, internal and external tailings system equipment, pumping systems for underground water and fresh water supply,
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to personal transportation.

Required Skills

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a positive manner and in a diverse environment,
• Possess strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills,
• Possess a solid mechanical ability/aptitude,
• Self-motivated and able to work alone or with minimal supervision,
• Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to uncomfortable conditions associated with the work environment such as working in noisy and dusty environments,
• Repeated exposure to vibrations, and chemicals, and will often require working alone with minimum supervision,
• Work includes working in heavy industrial environments; this may have conditions that include adverse temperature conditions, both hot and cold; in and/or around moisture; walking on slippery and/or rough, uneven surfaces, in confined spaces; at heights; and involves climbing ladders and stairs,
• Exposure to working outdoors in all weather conditions, operating a light vehicle at our operations, in various weather conditions and terrain, including winter driving,
• Regular exposure to lifting and moving items and equipment up to 50 pounds,
• Work requires to be clean-shaven.

Rate of Pay

$52.58 / hr.

To Apply

Please submit the posting application to cmm.humanresources@hudbayminerals.com or directly on our website at hudbayminerals.com/careers.

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.