Senior Exploration Geologist
Date: 21 Sep 2024
Location: Patagonia, AZ, US, 85624
Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.
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 Senior Exploration Geologist you will provide site leadership and coordination of the safe acquisition and synthesis of mineral exploration activities within the Hermosa Project Area of Influence (AOI).
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
• Accountable for safe and effective operation of the Exploration team and activity at Hermosa
• Provides technical and operational direction to Exploration team members in line with Hermosa Exploration Strategy
• Directs the Exploration Team and participates in the safe acquisition, consistency, quality control and interpretation of geological data for exploration target definition and development
• Develops, maintains and updates all relevant work practice documentation (SWI’s, Procedures, Manuals) as required
• Ensure Time in Field commitments are fulfilled and monitored
• Key contributor to the development and execution of the Hermosa Exploration Program
• Provides technical support to Environmental, Construction and Mining teams for planning
• Assists with Exploration operating and capital budgets with explanation of variances in cost reporting
ABOUT YOU
• B.Sc. or higher in Geology (or an earth sciences equivalent)
• 8-12 years of continuous experience in exploration or near mine exploration programs with demonstrated career progression
• Exposure to the development and implementation of geology and data management processes and systems
• Geological modelling including use of industry standard modelling software
• Experience in Skarn or CRD style zinc-lead-silver mineralisation
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.
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