Manager Mining

Discover a Brighter Future

At South32, we are 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 is no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we are making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we will 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 Manager, Mining is accountable for the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of all mining activities. This role provides direct leadership to the Mining Department to execute both tactical and strategic mine plans aligned with annual budgets and business objectives, supported by strong cost control and disciplined operating systems. The position ensures robust fatal and material risk management, incident management, and workforce competency through effective training, supervision, and contractor oversight.  In addition, this position champions a proactive safety culture and leads talent development, change management and supports continuous improvement initiatives. 

Other key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead mining operations in compliance with all health, safety, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements, including fatal and material risk management.
• Promote visible leadership and a strong safety culture; ensure effective incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action implementation.
• Provide front-line leadership to deliver mine plans aligned with budgets, cost targets, and strategic business objectives.
• Implement and sustain disciplined operating systems, including MOS and short-interval control, to drive safe, efficient execution.
• Collaborate with Processing, Maintenance, and Technical Services to ensure consistent plant feed, equipment availability, and integrated planning.
• Oversee contractor and workforce supervision, training, and competency to meet operational and regulatory standards.
• Champion change management and ensure operational and workforce readiness for underground startup and ongoing operations.
• Develop talent through performance management, training, and leadership development, modeling South32’s values of Care, Trust, Togetherness, and Excellence.
   

ABOUT YOU

• University degree in Mining Engineering or other relevant post-secondary education. Extensive operational and leadership experience in underground mining shall be considered in-lieu of formal education.
• 10-15 years of progressive mining industry experience
• 5 years of relevant experience in leadership roles
• Exemplary knowledge of underground mining methods (development and production) including blasting, ventilation, backfill and mine services.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies with strong communication skills, continuous improvement experience and ability to influence and inspire others, and manage cross-functional relationships

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 un proceso de contratación que es justo, equitativo y accesible para todos y alentamos la aplicación de candidatos de todas las procedencias.