Exploration Geologist

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. 

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 

This role is a (Permanent) position from (Patagonia, Az) 

As the (Exploration Geologist), you will be responsible for (assisting in management of construction activities and skilled, technical, and professional staff engaged in construction of process facilities, surface infrastructure, roads, dams, water treatment plants, power infrastructure, maintenance and administrative buildings, and all other onsite and offsite infrastructure. Responsibilities include active management of multiple contractors and subcontractors including: planning, scheduling, reporting, health, safety, security, environmental compliance, quality, community relations and meeting targets within budget and on time.)

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Accountable for safe and effective operation of Exploration activity
• Promotes and instils among all personnel the need to act safely and responsibly
• Ability to safely perform required tasks and provide/receive coaching when needed

Operational Potential Development

• Completes geological mapping, sampling, core logging, and geological interpretation to support drill target development and resource growth
• Carries out technical and operational tasks in collaboration with Exploration team
• Provides input into the Exploration Team direction and participates in the safe acquisition, consistency, quality control and interpretation of geological data for exploration target definition and development

Maintain Meaningful Connection

• Supports all activities in a collaborative manner and ensures regular cadence of engagement routines, includes all direct reports, peers, wider Hermosa Geology and project teams and other key South32 stakeholders (Community Relations, Greenfields Exploration for example)
• Participates in professional development programs and competency-based training as required

Technology and Innovation

• Contributes to the implementation of technology initiatives to optimize operational and portfolio potential

Environmental and Social Leadership

• Liaise with the Environmental Team to coordinate regulatory compliance for all field-based activities

Portfolio Optimization

• Provides inputs into Exploration Team projects and targets as they are undertaken

Planning and Reporting

• Assists with timely reporting of Hermosa Exploration activities

About You

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• B.Sc. or higher in Geology (or an earth sciences equivalent)
• Valid light vehicle driver’s license
• Visible field safety leadership and an ability to drive and extract safety and performance excellence
• Strong and effective communication and engagement skills
• Relationship building skills: demonstrated empathy, emotional intelligence and cross-cultural effectiveness with the ability to achieve consensus and build alignment cooperatively
• Ability and desire to work outside in various terrains and weather conditions
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct
• Strong English language written and oral communication skills
• Zero (0) to four (4) years of Geology-related work experience including exposure to exploration field work
• Report writing and analysis level skills in MS Office suite, especially MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Exposure to mining environment would be highly regarded
• Exposure to CRD style zinc-lead-silver mineralization or similar deposit types would be highly regarded

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.