Manager, Processing- Clark

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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 Manager, Processing- Clark you will lead the process development and execution of the Hermosa Clark manganese battery metal project. The role will include design and supervision of testwork and pilot plant programs in addition to supporting demonstration plant and full-scale plant engineering activities through to commissioning and operation.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 
•    Lead the Clark processing team through the development of pilot plant testing, demo plant design and construction and ultimately the commercial facility. 
•    Support the metallurgical development of the proposed Hermosa Cark manganese, zinc and sliver production facilities.
•    Facilitate and organise assessment of current metallurgical test work data and trends and assists in development and management of ongoing metallurgical development plans.
•    Partners with the geology team to understand the geo-metallurgy characteristics of the ore body, develop a geo-metallurgical model, and determine how to respond and maximize value
•    Support and review modelling and simulation of the proposed flowsheet configuration.
•    Partners with the Technology department to identify and implement technologies that are appropriate for managing and optimizing operation and generating value for the business.
•    Develop CAPEX and OPEX budget assumptions for the Processing department as it relates to studies associated the Clark deposit.
•    Lead and organize trade off studies to identify best path forward to maximise project value.

ABOUT YOU 
•    Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical/Chemical/Process Engineering (or similar Engineering field).  Masters degree would be considered an asset.  
•    Minimum of 15 years of experience in a similar role
•    Experience in the development of a demonstration plant and commercial hydrometallurgy plant. 
•    Experience in the field of hydrometallurgy– Battery metal experiences will be considered an asset
•    Previous hands-on laboratory and testwork experience 
•    Proven experience and knowledge of comminution, leaching and purification processes.
•    Proven experience in development and utilization of modelling and simulation for hydrometallurgical plants.
•    Experience with studies (Concept, PFS and FS) and stage gate processes is required.

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.