Supervisor, Mine Operations

Supervisor, Mine Operations

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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 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 Supervisor, Mine Operations at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This position is a 7X7, 12-hour shift; Day Shift/Night Shift rotation.

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 Mining Corporation, 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

Supervisor, Mine Operations

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Senior Supervisor, Mine Operations, or a designate, Supervisor, Mine Operations provides full oversight of day-to-day mine operations, including providing work assignments/direction, time tracking, administration, and providing support through good communication and feedback to crew/team members. Ensuring mine operations are conducted in a safe manner that ensures maximum production at minimum cost.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with CMM’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Programs and the BC Mines Act,
• Ensures that all direct employees are competent and perform their job functions safely and efficiently,
• Supports Mine Dispatchers with a focus on operating variables to achieve and improve upon operating efficiency and productivity targets,
• Coordination of unscheduled maintenance requirements for support and haulage fleet to optimize production and equipment availability,
• Support and direct operational efficiency improvement projects within Mine Operations,
• Ensures that production issues and opportunities are addressed through regular communication with internal stakeholders, such as Engineering, Mine Maintenance, Mill Operations, and other site departments,
• Adheres to all health safety, and environmental requirements and regulations,
• Develops an engaged, motivated, and effective operating team through leadership, dialogue, and coaching,
• Enforces adherence to the company policies, standards, and procedures,
• Ensures quality Safety Meetings, Flash Reports, SLAMs, and Accident/Incident reports are completed in a timely fashion,
• Completes performance evaluations on direct reports and provides regular feedback,
• Promotes consistency between shifts in all aspects of the mine (safety, housekeeping, training, and workforce utilization),
• Performs any other responsibilities related to the Supervisor, Mine Operations role as required or as assigned by the department head.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Current BC Shiftboss Certificate,

• Minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory role,
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and computer-based training/investigation tools,
• Experience with Modular Fleet Management System or similar,
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office,
• Possess a valid Class 5/7N British Columbia driver’s license and have access to personal transportation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with exceptional interpersonal skills,
• Competent in managing workforce vacation and coverage scheduling, workorders, and investigation related forms,
• Must work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and possess a strong work ethic,
• Proven management and team-building capabilities and the foresight to recognize and overcome any potential challenges while effectively supervising the hourly staff and independent contractors,
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with key business partners, and internal customers,
• Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent exposure to uncomfortable conditions associated with the work environment such as noise and working in all weather conditions,
• Team environment with regularly scheduled and ad-hoc meetings.

SALARY RANGE

$125K - $134K / Annually

TO APPLY

Please submit the posting application 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.