Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit · 20 hours ago
Senior Process Engineer
Sahuarita, AZ, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expHudbay Minerals is a copper-focused mining company with operations in the United States, Canada, and Peru. They are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to provide operational input into control system design, ensure system reliability, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
Mining & Metals
Responsibilities
Provide operational input into control system design and standards to ensure reliability, maintainability, and cybersecurity compliance
Review PFDs, P&IDs, control philosophies, and HMI standards from a usability perspective
Witness testing (FAT/SAT), validate operability, and support defect resolution during the plant startup phase
Configure and maintain Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)
Continuously monitor and optimize control strategies, loop tuning, and alarm performance to drive production throughput and recovery
Execute area safety plans, contribute to health standards, and ensure all systems meet statutory and governance requirements
Manage system backups, patching, and cybersecurity while acting as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for automation platforms
Mentor and coach technicians and junior engineers to foster technical competency and cross-functional collaboration
Qualification
Required
University Degree in Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical, or Control Systems Engineering
6+ years of operational experience in process control or automation within mining, minerals processing, or heavy industry
Hands-on experience supporting industrial control systems in operating plants
Ability to interpret P&IDs, control narratives, electrical drawings, and network diagrams
Expertise in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and industrial networking protocols (Modbus, Profibus, etc.)
Must possess a current and valid driver's license
Preferred
Master's degree or advanced certifications in Process Control, Automation, or Cybersecurity
Demonstrated experience specifically supporting Copper/Molybdenum (Cu/Mo) Concentrators and Leaching plants
Experience with Advanced Process Control (APC) tools, such as Model Predictive Control (MPC), fuzzy logic, and adaptive control
Direct experience with commissioning projects and large-scale operational technology (OT) rollouts
Benefits
Annual performance bonuses
Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability.
401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.
Company
Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit
Hudbay is a copper-focused mining company with long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in North and South America.
Tucson, Arizona, US
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase