Process Plant Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Role Title:

Process Plant Lead (Mechanical) 

Reports to:

Director, Engineering

Job Type:

Full-time Regular

Location:

Helvetia, AZ

About Hudbay:

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States.

Hudbay’s operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.

The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities, and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives, and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Mission:

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Purpose of Role:

The Process Plant Lead (Mechanical) provides technical leadership and owner oversight for engineering associated with the Copper World Process Plant. The role is responsible for ensuring the design, procurement, construction support, and commissioning activities performed by the EP and CM contractor and equipment vendors meet project objectives for safety, operability, maintainability, reliability, quality, schedule, and cost.

As part of the Owner's Team, the Process Plant Lead serves as the primary engineering authority for the concentrator and associated process facilities while working closely with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Project Controls, Procurement, and Commissioning.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership for all mechanical aspects of the process plant.
• Ensure engineering solutions align with project objectives and Owner standards.
• Review and approve mechanical engineering deliverables prior to Owner acceptance.
• Ensure consistency with Project Design Criteria and Engineering Standards.
• Lead engineering decisions supporting project execution.

Mechanical Engineering Oversight

Oversee engineering associated with:

• Crushing
• Grinding (SAG & Ball Mill)
• Flotation
• Regrind
• Thickening
• Concentrate Handling
• Tailings Systems (collaboration)
• Process Water Systems
• Reagent Systems
• Plant Utilities
• Tanks and Vessels
• Pumps
• Compressors
• Piping Systems
• Mechanical Packages
• Material Handling Equipment

Design Reviews

Lead Owner reviews of:

• General Arrangements
• Equipment Layouts
• Equipment Lists
• Mechanical Data Sheets
• Mechanical Specifications
• Piping Specifications
• Vendor Drawings
• Pipe Stress Issues
• Equipment Access
• Maintenance Access
• Lifting Studies
• Constructability Reviews
• Model Reviews
• HAZOP participation
• Value Engineering Reviews

Vendor Management

• Review technical bid evaluations.
• Participate in equipment selection.
• Review vendor documents.
• Resolve vendor technical issues.
• Support factory acceptance testing when required.
• Ensure equipment complies with Owner requirements.

Interdisciplinary Coordination

Coordinate interfaces between:

• Process Engineering
• Civil
• Structural
• Electrical
• Instrumentation & Controls
• Construction
• Operations
• Commissioning
• Procurement

Ensure design changes are coordinated across all disciplines.

Construction Support

Provide engineering support during construction by:

• Resolving field technical issues.
• Reviewing RFIs.
• Supporting NCR resolution.
• Reviewing field changes.
• Supporting construction planning.
• Assisting with mechanical completion planning.

Commissioning & Operational Readiness

Support:

• Mechanical Completion
• Pre-commissioning