Discover a Brighter Future 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. 
Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
 

ABOUT Hermosa

Hermosa, located approximately 75 miles south-east of Tucson, Arizona, is the only advanced mining project in the United States as of 2023 that could produce two federally designated critical minerals—manganese and zinc—as well as silver and lead. The project has the potential to help power the nation’s clean energy future, strengthen the domestic supply chain of critical minerals, grow the local economy, and improve lives in Santa Cruz County and the surrounding community for generations to come.

 

ACERCA de Hermosa

Hermosa, ubicado a aproximadamente 75 millas al sur este de Tucson, Arizona, es el único proyecto de minería avanzada en los Estados Unidos hasta la fecha que puede producir dos minerales designados como críticos por el gobierno federal: manganeso y zinc, así como también plata y plomo. El proyecto tiene el potencial de ayudar a impulsar el futuro energético limpio del país, reforzar la cadena de suministro nacional de minerales esenciales, hacer crecer la economía local y mejorar la calidad de vida en el condado de Santa Cruz y en las comunidades aledañas para las generaciones venideras.

 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
•    Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business. •    When you choose to contribute more into your retirement savings, South32 will match it up to a certain percentage.
•    South32 provides you with 4 weeks paid time off.
•    12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers
 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Lead, Mining - Clark will ensure integration between Clark mining studies and all supporting roles to deliver the Clark study and execution required to achieve full commercial production. This role is located in the Tucson, Arizona office.

 

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 
•    Coordinate with all teams that form part of the Clark mining studies and execution teams required to achieve full commercial production.

•    Contribute to the delivery of a mining study plan and execution thereof that delivers on the South32 safety guarantee. 

•    Lead the development of the Clark study plan for all study phases. 

•    In partnership with the Hermosa technical services team, identify all mining deliverables and resourcing required to achieve quality and timely deliverables. 

•    Track and monitor mining study progress and implement mitigation required to ensure quality and timely deliverables. 

•    Coordinate with all teams that form part of the Clark mining studies and execution teams required to achieve full commercial production. 

•    Primary interface between the Clark study team and the Hermosa technical services team to ensure interface management between mining execution and Clark mine plan objectives 

•    Support and participate in the site contractor management 

•    Assist with the preparation and selection of Sourcing/Tender Strategies for major mining works packages as required  

•    Assist with the compilation of construction documentation for upcoming work packages 

•    Revise and assist in daily, monthly and quarterly mining progress reports to support internal South32 and external government reporting requirements. 

•    Review and provide input to project construction schedules 

•    Interface management with work inputs from South32 Site Services 

•    Interface management with Project execution team to ensure that equipment and material deliveries are coordinated and ensure that Care & Perseveration requirements are correctly implemented and documented 

•    Working with the project execution team identify contractor performance issues and works internal stakeholders to resolve issues 

•    Contribute to Clark mine design and schedule reviews ensuring safety in design and work with the team to optimize the mine plan 

•    Assist with development and execution of Clark mining optimization studies 

•    Prepare technical documents to support permitting and mining study objectives 

•    Serve as an internal technical resource for Clark mining study activities 

•    Onboard, direct and manage all external mining consultants with the assistance of the Clark study team and the Hermosa technical services teams. 

 

ABOUT YOU 
•    Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering (or similar Engineering field).  Masters degree would be considered an asset.  

•    Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a similar role

•    Project management training

•    Thorough knowledge of mine safety practices, demonstrated ability to maintain safety awareness, and visible field safety leadership 

•    Ability to supervise and direct others consistently and professionally 

•    Experience using Deswik CAD and Scheduler Software 

•    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products – Word/Excel/Outlook/etc. 

•    Experience with studies (Concept, PFS and FS) and stage gate processes is highly desirable. 

•    Experience with mine design and scheduling 

•    Excellent organizational and communication skills 

•    High standards of professional and ethical conduct 

•    Ability to work under pressure, maintain composure, set priorities, and work with a myriad of personalities and diverse work cultures 

•    Strong English language written and oral communication skills 

 

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

 

South32 está comprometido a cimentar y mantener una plantilla de trabajadores diversa e inclusiva que refleje las comunidades en las cuales trabajamos.  Proporcionamos una proceso de contratación que es justo, equitativo y accesible para todos y alentamos la aplicación de candidatos de todas las procedencias.