Engineer, Mining

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

As the Mining Engineer, you will contribute to the technical and non-technical aspects of underground mine design and planning for the Hermosa Project as part of a collaborative team. The Mining Engineer will engage in various project phases, from operation, supporting mine planning activities and learning from discipline peers. This role is based at the Hermosa Project site, near Patagonia, Arizona.  

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

• Develop and optimize stope, ramp, and infrastructure designs. 

• Create and communicate rolling 12-month mine plans and stockpile phasing.

• Perform stope reconciliation and resource leveling.

• Utilize SOT and other optimization tools to support planning.

• Support budgeting and cost estimation processes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external consultants.

• Work under the guidance of senior team members, participating in mentorship opportunities. 

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, or a closely related field required.
• 2 - 5 years' of experience in mine engineering.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Deswik CAD, Sched, IS; Power BI preferred.
• Understanding of underground mining methods.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills. 
• Effective written and oral communication skills. 
• Collaborative attitude with a willingness to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with development and longhole open stope planning.
• Exposure to mine planning concepts and various software. 
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

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.