Senior Mining Engineer

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 Senior Mining Engineer will provide strategic leadership in mine engineering, long-term planning, and project development. They will lead trade-off studies, mentor engineers, and contribute to strategic initiatives aligned with company values. This role is based at the Hermosa Project site, near Patagonia, Arizona.

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

• Develop LOM plans and long-range designs.
• Lead trade-off studies, reserve calculations, and optimization initiatives.
• Oversee engineers and value-adding projects.

• Manage consultants and mentor junior staff.
• Support project execution, budgeting, compliance, and strategic reporting.
• Support regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement.

• Drive continuous improvement.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mining Engineering, or related field.
• MBA (Preferred)
• Minimum 12 years of experience in mine planning, operations, and engineering leadership roles.

• Professional registration (QP. or equivalent).

• Advanced proficiency in mine planning tools, cost modeling, and strategic planning software (Deswik, Xeras, etc.).
• Strong understanding of underground and open-pit mining methods, including multi-orebody planning.
• Proficiency in cost modeling, budgeting, and financial analysis using tools such as SAP and Xeras.

• Experience leading trade-off studies, reserve calculations, and optimization initiatives.
• Ability to integrate technical data across disciplines and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Skilled in managing consultant scopes, technical reviews, and capital project execution.
• Familiarity with ESG considerations and alignment with strategic planning frameworks.
• Proven track record in long-term planning, LOM strategy development, and reserve reporting.
• Demonstrated leadership in major capital projects (greenfield, brownfield, or operating assets).
• Experience mentoring junior and senior engineers and leading cross-functional teams.

• Involvement in business improvement initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to present to executive leadership.

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.