Discover a Brighter FutureAt 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 HermosaHermosa, 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 OFFERSAnnual 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 ROLEThis role is a (Permanent) position from Hermosa Site (Patagonia, Az)As the (Senior Underground Mine Geologist) you will be repsonsible for Building, developing, and leading the Technical Services Geology Team in support of underground development and production of the Hermosa Project orebodies. Duties include, but not limited to, ensuring best practice mapping, sampling, material routing and tracking, 3D Geologic model support and execution of infill drilling programsOther key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:Drive zero harm workplace through visible felt leadership, stop work authority, and other safety programs in place. Experience implementing and upholding environmental standards and compliance. Supervise, mentor, and train junior geologists. Ensure development plans are established and maintained for all direct reports. Build and maintain collaborative internal relationships with key departments (Engineering, Operations, Process, Environment, Growth, Exploration, Safety and Finance). Build on technical knowledge for geological mapping, drilling, and logging programs. Ensure best practices are utilized, understood, and followed by the team. Support site reconciliation through identifying and explaining variances and providing solutions to mitigate/reduce variance where possible. Engage with resource team to ensure accurate, fit for purpose mineral estimations are provided, ensuring that all available data are leveraged to maximize value in every model. Supervise and authorize the design, preparation and implementation of proposals, cost estimates and expenditure requests for production drill programs. ABOUT YOUYou will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Working knowledge of Deswik, Leapfrog, Maptek Vulcan and acQuire . Effective communication across departments, leadership, and multiple stakeholders Strong English language written and oral communication skills. Bilingual is a plus. Ability to understand the mine plan and scheduling of stopes to meet monthly and quarterly production targets while optimizing the economic extraction of reserves. Understand grade control and sampling practices. Ability to interpret Geology and communicate drill results. Minimum five (5) years of relevant underground production experience in hard rock mining 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.Nearest Major Market:Nogales
