Equipment Operator, Tailings 1 Temporary Equipment Operator, Tailings 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.

Strategic planning is a core strength with plan execution enhanced by high levels of understanding and collaboration.

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.

Hudbay Minerals

Inc. is seeking for Equipment Operator, Tailings at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This is a tempoary position with 6 months contract on 7x7, 12-hour, day and night shift schedule. Please note that this chance is NOT a fly-in-fly-out position.

As we continue to grow Copper Mountain Mine (BC) Ltd., Equipment Operator, Tailings 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. Reporting to Water Systems Shift Supervisor, the Water Systems Equipment Operator, is responsible for providing full oversight of heavy equipment in accordance with best practices and safe operating procedures.

This role supports the site water management through use of heavy equipment for pumping and piping asset set up and by maintaining roads / access to pumping and piping assets across the Copper Mountain Mine (CMM) site. Ensure that work is carried out in accordance with the tailings management facilities’ (TMF) Operation, Maintenance,



Surveillance (OMS) manual and any related water systems OMS manual, Ensures site compliance with mining regulations and follows Copper Mountain Mine site’s safety, quality, and environmental standards in all aspects of work, Observes Occupational Health and Safety Act, Mines Act, and Copper Mountain SOPs, Assists in pipefitting and fusing, Provides bolting and unbolting HDPE pipe, Works with dozer, excavator, grader, and articulating rock trucks, Assists in any operational issues in any area of the mine including relines and support maintenance on mill shutdown days, Performs any other responsibilities related to the Water Systems Equipment Operator position as required or as assigned by the department head.

High School

Diploma or General Educational Development (GED), Must have safe rigging or be able to obtain certification, Minimum of two (2) years in the operation of Dozer, Excavator, Grader, and Articulating Rock Truck, Pipefitting/fusing, tailings facility and/or mine water systems experiences preferred, Possess a valid Class 5/7N British Columbia driver’s license and have access to personal transportation Have high regard for personal safety and the safety of company property and employees, Demonstrated ability in operating equipment as listed by mine procedures and standards – Road Maintenance, Dam Construction, Working knowledge of Tailings operations and Mine Water Systems is an asset, Demonstrates ability to service own equipment and to work in a fast-paced environment, Strong work ethic, capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision, Strong mechanical skills . Work requires working in heavy industrial environments; these may have conditions that include adverse temperature conditions, both hot and cold; Frequent exposure to uncomfortable conditions associated with the work environment such as noise and working in dusty and wet environments. Exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Copper Mountain Mine is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

📌 Equipment Operator, Tailings 1 (Princeton)
🏢 Hudbay Minerals
📍 Princeton