Technical Services Intern (Ventilation)

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This position is based at the Hermosa Project site, near Patagonia, Arizona.

South32 seeks to hire a mine services intern to support the development of the Hermosa Taylor Project.

This role will be within the technical services team supporting mine services. The project is early execution with ongoing engineering efforts to prepare for mining operations.

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

• Assist with strategy and design of UG dewatering system
• Explore options for solids separation and handling for water management
• Analyze what-if scenarios for UG water management and pumping
• Assist with ventilation modeling using Ventsim software
• Perform ventilation surveys
• Assist in updating heat load model with latest data   

ABOUT YOU 

•    Actively enrolled and in in mining or mechanical engineering program.

•    Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite programs required.
•    Ability to uphold workplace safety and ability to abide by South32’s policies and procedures.
•    Demonstrated interest in Mine Engineering, or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to South32 and the Hermosa project.
•    Detailed oriented.
•    Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
•    Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
•    Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas professionally.
•    Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
•    Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors and managers.
•    Authorization to work in the United States.

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.