Quality Assurance & Control 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.

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 Quality Assurance & Control Engineer supports the management of construction activities for the Exploration and Ventilation Shafts. Responsibilities include support of management of multiple contractors and subcontractors including: planning, scheduling, reporting, health, safety, security, environmental compliance, quality, community relations and meeting targets within budget and on time.  This role requires heavy field interaction and interface with integrated construction teams.  This role is a permanent position based at the Hermosa Project site, near Patagonia, Arizona.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 
•    Support the management of the site construction contractors
•    Ensure that work is always executed in a safe manner •    Ensure that South32 corporate safety and business goals are met or exceeded
•    Ensure that project construction activities and services are executed in conformity with South32’s environmental policies and plans
•    Ensure that project construction activities and services are executed in conformity with South32’s community relations policies and plans
•    Review and provides input on project construction designs and schedules as they relate to Quality
•    Assist Contractors with implementation of remedial recovery actions when NCRs are identified as required
•    Ensure strict compliance with South32 Change Management processes
•    Ensure timely delivery of project construction QA/QC services to internal stakeholders
•    Extract data from sources such as plans, engineering reports, and specifications to inspect and report on the work of construction contractors and vendor supplied materials
•    Periodically reviews the Construction Management Execution Plan to ensure conformity with current requirements and recommend revisions as required
•    Assure Code and Procedural compliance for construction activities related to the Shafts (and other construction projects on site)
•    Develop Inspection and Test Plans per the specific work packages
•    Review Contractors and Vendors Quality Management Systems and preform periodic audits of the same
•    Identify contractor performance issues and work with Contractor and other internal stakeholders to resolve issues
•    Assist and provide guidance and mentoring to Junior QA/QC Technicians
•    Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements including Federal, State, and Local
•    Ensure conformity with industry codes of practice and standards
•    Ensure that all work conforms with the specified quality standards
•    Perform other QA/QC duties as assigned by the Manager Project Execution and Construction

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
•    Technical Degree in Construction Management fields or Similar, OR appropriate Trade qualifications
•    3+ years of large-scale mining/construction site experience as related to Quality Assurance and Quality Control •    Prior underground construction experience preferred
•    Experience working with teams and interacting with customers
•    Experience working in a cross-cultural setting
•    Proven track record maintaining a safe work culture
•    Experience implementing Environmental Compliance obligations
•    Visible field safety leadership and an ability to drive safety and performance excellence
•    Knowledge of shaft and other underground construction practices
•    Strong understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control management concepts and best practices
•    Effective communication and engagement skills
•    Relationship building skills: demonstrated empathy, emotional intelligence, and cross-cultural effectiveness with the ability to achieve consensus and build alignment cooperatively
•    Ability to read, interpret, and comment on 2D and 3D designs and specifications for the work
•    Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
•    Assist Junior Technicians with QA/QC field work as needed
•    Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct
•    Strong English language written and oral communication skills

•    Can drive company vehicle and be covered under company insurance

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.