Manager, Environmental & PermittingDate: February 05, 2025
Location: Sahuarita, AZ
Company: Copper World, Inc.
Role Title:Manager, Environmental & Permitting
Reports to:Sr. Manager Environmental & Permitting
Manager Once Removed:SVP, US Business Unit
Direct Reports:Yes
Job Type:Full-time, Regular
Location:Sahuarita, 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:Reporting to the Senior Manager, Environmental & Permitting, this position is responsible for ensuring company compliance with all local, county, state, and federal environmental regulations, including air quality, waste, and water as well as managing the permitting activities of the Company. This position will be responsible for environmental aspects of the Copper World Project, including managing and directing employees and consultants on various projects directly related to, and required by, company environmental permits and authorizations. This position also provides project-level management duties that include the preparation and review of designs and technical reports, permit amendments, compliance schedules, and other related documentation.
Role Accountabilities:Permitting:- Directly work on, or direct the development of, documentation and designs as necessary for permitting activities, including permit amendments and compliance. Permits and programs to be maintained or considered, include, but are not limited to:
- Air Control Permit issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and Air Activity Permits issued by ADEQ and /or Pima County
- Aquifer Protection Permit (APP) issued by ADEQ.
- 401 Certification Program by ADEQ, if required under 404 permitting
- Floodplain Use Permitting
- Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) Program
- Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) Program
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Program (on federal lands)
- Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (TRI)
- In addition to the above, the following monitoring programs are currently being handled by the Environmental Department, or assigned consultants, and require inspections and field work, data gathering and analysis, and documentation:
- Spring monitoring.
- Stormwater monitoring
- Groundwater monitoring
- Revegetation monitoring
- Biological resource monitoring
- Cultural resource monitoring
- Rain gage and meteorological station monitoring
- Specialty field sampling including sediment, soil, and stormwater sampling.
- The Environmental Department is responsible for the development and management of plans related to the final permits or company policies such as:
- Air Quality Compliance Plan
- Biological Monitoring Plan
- Emergency Response and Contingency Plan
- Historic Properties Treatment Plan or Data Recovery Plans
- Invasive Species Management Plan
- Materials Management Plan
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
- Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan
- Public Access Restriction Plan
- Reclamation and Closure Plan (includes Utility Corridor)
- Site Water Management Plan
- Tailings Dust Management Plan
- Visual Observation Plan
- Waste Rock Handling Plan
- Water Programs Quality Assurance Project Plan
- POC Well Monitoring Plan
- Environmental and Biological Awareness Training Plan
- Cultural Awareness Training Plan
Compliance Tracking and Training- The following are the responsibility of the Environmental Department:
- Development of environmental management system, including schedules and tracking.
- Maintain compliance with existing permit conditions and associated reporting obligations.
- Cultural awareness training.
- Environmental awareness training (SWPPP, SPCC, biological, etc.).
Coordination and Management:- General coordination and management responsibilities include:
- General management activities related to Environmental Department (budgeting, etc.)
- Support other departments, such as operations and engineering, in the review and update of specifications, engineering designs, and construction packages to ensure technical and environmental consistency is maintained.
- Coordinate activities between the operations, engineering and permitting teams as necessary while incorporating permitting and agency requirements, including plan development.
- Coordinate efforts between agencies, consultants, and Hudbay employees as necessary.
- Review and provide comments on reports prepared by consultants, engineers, and Hudbay employees.
- Provide support, guidance and advice to Senior Manager, Environmental & Permitting. Assess, manage, and minimize risks and impacts on the physical environment.
- Develop and implement areas of strategy, policy and standards across the range of activities associated with the environmental footprint including procedures, processes and training in the associated areas. This includes the physical monitoring of impacts, the management of legal obligations, and the development, costing, and implementation as required budget items and support of organizational planning.
- Compile environmental reports and communicate the data as required to agencies and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate audits (internal and external) and address hazards appropriately.
- Maintain an understanding of relevant legislation and other requirements.
Cultural Resources:- The Environmental Department is responsible for the following cultural resource considerations:
- Management of the cultural heritage components and engagement with Native American Tribes.
- Develop and manage a cultural heritage management plan, including tracking and management measures.
- Manage data recovery efforts and development of data recovery plans and recovery reports.
- Maintain inventories of historic properties including private and oversee the land disturbance protocol and associates cultural heritage process prior to any disturbance including consultation with Native American Tribes and other interested parties.
- Involve Tribal entities on data recovery efforts on prehistoric cultural sites.
- Consider cultural heritage in the development of reclamation plans, including associated reporting with affected agencies.
- Management of cultural heritage consultants in planning, scheduling, and coordinating cultural heritage fieldwork and stakeholder meetings.
- Perform field efforts on private land accordingly to anticipate future expansion onto federal lands associated with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and ultimate development of a Mine Plan of Operations. Familiarity with applicable requirements contained within developing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Biological Resources:- The Environmental Department is responsible for the following biological resource considerations:
- Manage biological resources programs and field surveys, include survey reports and development of special status species management plans.
- Perform field efforts on private land accordingly to anticipate future expansion onto federal lands associated with the NEPA process and ultimate development of a Mine Plan of Operations.
General Duties:- General Environmental Department duties include:
- Develop scopes of work and manage implementation or assist in the execution of site investigations in accordance with required regulations, procedures, and technical guidance.
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and be responsible for the day-to-day execution of projects.
- Work with staff on the development of documents, permit applications and associated plans/procedures to address company goals and objectives.
- Mentor and develop staff in all aspects of the environmental program.
- Perform work in accordance with company Health and Safety protocols.
- Assist with development of technical scopes of work and cost estimates.
- Manage the financial and technical aspects of project tasks.
- Execute projects to meet technical, quality, budgetary and scheduling requirements.
- Develop, coordinate, and maintain environmental permitting plans and strategies to ensure alignment with exploration and mine plans.
- In addition to the Copper World Project, guide various environmental permitting for multiple properties in differing stages of exploration, expansion, operations, reclamation and closure.
- Develop and coordinate the implementation of environmental procedures and programs.
- Maintain good relationships with governmental agencies and represent the company in government inspections. Be available for emergency assignments.
Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Hydrology/Environmental/Mining or other relevant disciplines
- 10-15+ years of equivalent environmental permitting/site environmental management experience
- Experience at operating mining operations and experience with compliance monitoring programs
- Competency in waste management, groundwater monitoring/modeling, and geochemical processes related to mining sites
- Experience with state and federal permitting of exploration and mining projects
- Experience with engineering and construction projects preferred
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be self-directed
- Ability to mentor and delegate effectively
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem solving and analysis skills
- Attention to detail
- Proficient in computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Other Requirements:Physical - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for position.
Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.
Employees will be expected to drive a company vehicle, rental vehicle and/or his/her own vehicle in the course of performing their job. Employee must be able to perform the physical functions of operating a motor vehicle, including use of eyes, ears, arms, hands, legs, and feet. The use of company vehicles will include off-road driving and navigation. Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current, valid driver's license.
Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity employer that offers a variety of medical and wellness benefits, 401(k), growth potential, and the opportunity to join the company at an exciting phase of the project. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted online at www.hudbayminerals.com under "Careers" and "United States Jobs".
Why Hudbay?- At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
- We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:
- 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.
- Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.
Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.
