Principal, Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer

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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 Principal, Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE) you will be responsible for the integrity tailing facility(s) onsite at Hermosa and governing tailings operations, construction and closure phases. You will support the ongoing implementation and requirements of the Global Industry Standard and Tailings Management (GISTM). You will oversee the surface water balance, participate in mine and development waste optimization, provide technical expertise for federal and state permitting of tailings facilities, optimization of tailings closure in alignment with regulatory requirements, South32 commitments and business values.

Other key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
•    As risk controls owner, accountable for the integrity of the tailings facility. Responsible for consulting with Engineer of Record (EoR), Designer of Record (DoR), construction, operations, planning, regulatory affairs, social performance and environment teams
•    Responsible for implementation of the design and accountable for the establishment of a change management system.
•    Responsible for the monitoring system and communication of the results to the EOR, including performance reviews
•    Responsible, with the EOR, for the Construction Records Report and OMS Manual.
•    Lead the Hermosa study work on TSF and other dam facilities.
•    Work cross-functionally with various teams and stakeholders to ensure the TSF study work is to the required standard
•    Actively engage with key stakeholders such as the South32 Tailings Governance team, the Independent Tailings Review Board (ITRB), and regulatory bodies
•    Ensure the surface water balance is known and action improvement areas with technical services, operations, construction, and environment/permitting. 
•    Work with technical services and operations across Hermosa to optimize waste rock storage areas
•    Optimize design and risk mitigation for upset tailings storage 

ABOUT YOU 
•    Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (civil, soil mechanics, geotechnical)
•    Desired experience 10+ years with minimum of 7 years experience in the design, construction, operation or monitoring of TSF and water dams
•    Recognized tailings dam experience in design, construction and/or operations
•    Consulting background/exposure to multitude of settings/operations  
•    Extensive knowledge of tailings storage facilities and water dams.
•    Understanding of technical standards and regulations 
•    Auditing and training 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 un proceso de contratación que es justo, equitativo y accesible para todos y alentamos la aplicación de candidatos de todas las procedencias.