Short-Term Planning Superintendent — Mine Planning

Job overview

The Short-Term Planning Superintendent role is onsite in Helvetia, AZ, according to the job description; the listing location is Sahuarita, AZ. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Hudbay’s Copper World project and its mine planning department. Hudbay describes its purpose as providing needed metals while working sustainably and supporting communities. Reporting to the Chief Mine Engineer, the superintendent leads short-term mine planning and scheduling to support safe, efficient resource extraction. The role develops practical operating plans aligned with strategic production objectives, manages and develops the planning team, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
• lead ore control and stockpile management
• interpret data to define ore and waste boundaries
• direct material flow to the concentrator, stockpiles, or waste facilities
• compare mined grades and volumes with geological models
• supervise and develop mine planners and engineers
• optimize practical and compliant operations
• manage the planning budget
• report on plans, schedules, and performance
• identify process improvements
• assess and control task risks
• uphold health, safety, and environmental standards
• develop safety culture
• investigate incidents and complete corrective actions
• liaise with company departments, agencies, and community representatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

short-term planning superintendent

mine planning

helvetia az

sahuarita az

copper world

hudbay

mine scheduling

ore control

open-pit mining

mining engineering

team leadership

safety and compliance

401(k)

tuition assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual performance bonuses
• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• company-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) employer contribution
• employee share purchase plan with matching
• employee assistance program
• tuition assistance
• paid time off, sick time, and holidays.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering and at least 10 years of open-pit mine engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a senior supervisory role. Postgraduate degree is an asset. Valid driver’s license required. Benefits include annual performance bonuses, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) contribution, employee share purchase plan, employee assistance program, tuition assistance, paid time off, sick time, and holidays.

About the employer

Copper World LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining. Sector: 21.