Principal, Training Operational Readiness

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 

The Principal, Training - Operational Readiness is responsible for the identification and implementation of internal / external training programs designed to equip our operations, construction and contractor teams with the knowledge and skills required for the safe  execution of their roles. This role is designed to ensure the teams have clear and consistent understanding on safety requirements, global requirements and any other task-based requirements and will coordinate the implementation of training solutions in alignment with the Human Resources team which oversees our training standard and scheme governance.  This role is based at the Hermosa project site, near Patagonia, Arizona. 

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

• Manage Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training relationships
• Support a unified safety culture and developing employee capabilities and competencies to support the delivery of the South32 safety guarantee
• Ensure that our employees have a positive learning experience that leads to measurable learning outcomes 
• Coordinate internal onboarding and task-based training programs for the teams.
• Support leaders in identifying solutions to the team’s progress training requirements
• Organize a process with leaders where delivery of ad-hoc training requirements can be achieved to ensure success of the project and operation
• Conduct training needs assessments and identify short-term and medium-term training solutions – both internally and externally
• Ensure training aligns with the South32 Training Standard and the Hermosa Training
• Scheme by partnering with HR and executing accountabilities as specified in the training development and implementation process, including content reviews and testing of new courses.
• Conduct field engagements to stay current with field practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Administer the learning management system for employees, including maintaining training calendars, ensuring training compliance, and keeping accurate and complete training records.
• Interface with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) training personnel to collect and systematize their training materials and plans.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to transform OEM training programs into internal programs that meet the requirements of the South32 Training Standard and Hermosa Training Scheme.
• Ensure that the training solutions are created and deployed in alignment with the South32 Training Standard and the Hermosa Training Scheme. 

ABOUT YOU 

• 5+ years of mining experience  
• 5+ years of underground mining experience preferred
• 3+ years of training or coaching experience
• Trainer certifications
• Bluecard holder is preferred
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience with mining or construction training or risk management preferred
• Mining equipment maintenance/operation skills is preferred  
• Proficiency with multimedia or web-based applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management
• Strong presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions
• Strong time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals, and respond to day-to-day functional needs
• Ability to build effective relationships built on care, trust, togetherness and excellence
• Experience working in projects requiring problem solving, attention to detail, strong follow-through, efficient time management, or cross-functional collaboration and teamwork 

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.