Senior Engineer Mining - SOUTH32 LIMITED : Job Details

About South32

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people's lives now and for generations to come. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realize the potential of their resources. We produce bauxite, alumina, aluminum, metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead and zinc at our operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America. With a focus on growing our base metals exposure, we also have two development options in North America and several partnerships with junior explorers around the world.

Following the acquisition of Arizona Mining, South32 is the new owner of the Hermosa Project, a high-grade zinc, lead and silver development option in Arizona.

South32's purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people's lives now and for generations to come. We work closely with their host communities to create enduring social and economic value through local employment, infrastructure and facilities development and community investment programs.

The location of this role is the Hermosa Project site near Patagonia, Arizona

The Role

The Senior Mining Engineer will report to the Superintendent Ming Planning and will manage a team of mining engineers. Key responsibilities include the design and schedule for multiple ore bodies as well as internal and external communication and coordination with stakeholders including other South32 teams, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Accountabilities

* Creation and distribution of mine plans including design and schedule.

* Communication with relevant stakeholders for input into the mine plan.

* Design improvements

* Managing mining engineers

* Calculation of plan compliance

* Management of consultant scopes of work

* Monthly production reporting

* Employee bonus calculations

* Reconciliation

* Plan risk mitigation

* Trade Off Studies

* Project Development

* Continuous improvement

Qualifications, Skills, and Experiences

* Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering

* Five plus years relevant post education experience in engineering with an emphasis on underground mine planning, design, and scheduling.

* Demonstrated collaboration in project execution and mine development

* Operational experience preferred

* Experience managing professionals

* Experience presenting to large groups as well as groups of managers and executives

* Longhole Open Stope and paste planning preferred

* Proficient in Deswik CAD, Sched, IS

* Deswik SO and SOT preferred

* Proficient in Microsoft Office

* Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI preferred

* Strong organizational skills

* Excellent communication skills across a wide range of stakeholders

* Driven and self-motivated

* Due Diligence and double-checking work

* Continuous Improvement mindset

Our Culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We're focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organization, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Nearest Major Market: Nogales