Engineer, Environmental

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

The Role

The Environmental Engineer's primary purpose is to ensure compliance with state, Federal and company requirements for South32 Hermosa Inc. in Patagonia, AZ.  This position interfaces and collaborates with site-based teams including Construction Engineering to establish, review and endorse environmental requirements for engineering deliverables. Supports environmental compliance by developing, implementing, and enhancing environmental compliance processes in accordance with regulatory and company requirements and drive processes for continuous improvement.  This position will support project permitting activities, data collection/analysis, and reporting of air, meteorological, greenhouse gas emissions and Toxic Release Inventory. This position will be responsible for and serve as the internal subject matter expert on compliance with state and federal emissions related initiatives (Including Title V and State Operating Programs, Federal and State air permits and GHG reporting obligations). This role is based at the Hermosa Project site, near Patagonia, Arizona.   

Accountabilities

Individual Accountabilities:

• Supports compliance, review, and reporting associated with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permits including Clean Air Act, Aquifer Protection, and Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
• Supports environmental review of detailed engineering designs and drawings for mining and support facilities.
• Participates in facility design reviews include HAZOP, HAZID, change management, and risk assessment processes.
• Conducts field-based assurance activities and positive interactions with construction teams and contractors to help ensure facility construction is in accordance with engineering designs and environmental permit requirements.
• Adhere to and promote a safe workplace and meet all company and MSHA safety requirements.
• Supports and participates in an inclusive working environment by complying with South32 Values and Code of Business Conduct.
• Maintains knowledge of current environmental regulations and requirements and updates environmental and compliance management systems accordingly.
• Reviews and supports air quality assessments including data analysis and emission inventories.
• Develop and implement Air Quality Management System.
• Develop audit protocols and coordinate internal and third-party audits to confirm compliance with air quality related requirements.
• Assists with implementing sustainability programs including energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reductions.
• Utilize Earthsoft EQuIS database system for managing data, compliance requirements and environmental reporting.
• Coordinate and support environmental studies and monitoring including contractor management.
• Ensure that departmental and company goals are achieved by participating in short and long-range planning activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or a related technical, or scientific discipline.
• Minimum of seven (7) years relevant work experience in environmental engineering, air quality and/or mining required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years experience in mining, studies, construction and permitting/approvals processes preferred
• Detail oriented and demonstrates analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in design reviews and implementation of environmental controls and requirements.  Preferably in mining or large industrial facility.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, regulatory analytical methods, and industry standards.
• Able to manage environmental documentation in accordance with record retention requirements.
• Drive company vehicle and be covered under company insurance
• Ability and willingness to work underground and in remote areas outdoors in rough terrain by foot or by 4-wheel drive light vehicle
• Excellent organizational skills
• Working knowledge of environmental management systems such as ISO 14001
• Demonstrated ability to identify, measure and analyze environmental risks and develop appropriate programs, procedures, and training to manage those risks.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data, and to identify relevant issues in solving business problems.
• Demonstrated ability to review engineering design drawings and analyze for appropriate engineering controls and permit compliance points
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, etc)
• Working knowledge of environmental management system and environmental database systems
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct
• Strong English language written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain composure, set priorities, and work with a myriad of personalities
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture

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.