About the role#
The Engineering Co-op Student reports to the Senior Mine Engineer within the Technical Services department. You will apply your engineering knowledge to support both Engineering and Operations teams at the Copper Mountain Mine. This role provides hands-on experience across survey, drill and blast, planning, and data management functions. You will work a 7-on-7-off rotation consisting of 12-hour day shifts.
What you'll do#
- Practice safe work behaviors and support the mine safety culture through daily and monthly meetings.
- Adhere to all company policies, standard operating procedures, and PPE requirements.
- Assist with survey data collection, processing, and interpretation.
- Support drill pattern design, blast planning, monitoring, and post-blast analysis.
- Contribute to short-term planning tasks including design, scheduling, and data analysis.
- Participate in field investigations and monitoring for operations improvement.
- Perform quality assurance and quality control of collected data.
- Prepare reports and summaries for stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a University Mining Engineering degree program, having completed at least your 2nd year.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- A valid Class 5 or 7N British Columbia driver’s license and access to personal transportation.
- Eligibility to work in Canada and confirmation of educational requirements.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, maintain focus, and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Open-pit mining experience, as well as experience with SQL, Python, and Surpac, are considered assets.
- Ability to meet pre-employment testing requirements.
Location & details#
- Location: Princeton, British Columbia, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Working conditions include frequent exposure to noise, dust, and wet environments. You must be able to meet physical demands including walking on uneven footing, standing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
About Hudbay Minerals Inc.
Hudbay Minerals Inc. is a Canadian mining company based in Toronto. Founded in 1927, it operates across North and South America. The company focuses on the discovery, production, and marketing of base and precious metals. It maintains a workforce of between 1,001 and 5,000 employees and is a public company listed on the S&P/TSX Composite Index.
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