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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 nations 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
South32 seeks to hire a Metallurgist to support the design construction commissioning and operation of the Hermosa Taylor Project. Under the supervision of the Metallurgy Superintendent the metallurgist will scope manage and perform metallurgical testwork provide input into design of the processing plant and supporting infrastructure and review deliverables from engineering firms. As the project moves into the execution phase the metallurgist will help develop training programs for new operators SOPs for the processing plant and laboratories participate in processing plant commissioning and support processing operations. This role is primarily based at the Hermosa site near Patagonia.
Other key responsibilities include but arent limited to
Support geometallurgy including scoping managing performing and analyzing metallurgical testwork
Review the design of the Hermosa Taylor Processing Plant and supporting infrastructure
Evaluate new and emerging processing technologies
Participate in HAZOPS and engineering model reviews
Participate in plant commissioning
Develop SOPs for processing facilities and laboratories
Train new operators technicians and metallurgists
Assist in operations readiness planning
Develop and maintain key performance indicators KPIs for process performance
Analyze metallurgical data and prepare technical reports
Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement
Plan manage and drive small- to medium-scale metallurgical and process improvement projects including defining scope objectives schedules and deliverables and coordinating with cross-functional teams as required.
Participation in South32 health and safety programs
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following
Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent
3 years experience as a Metallurgical or Process Engineer in a mineral processing plant
Proven experience and knowledge of comminution flotation and solid-liquid separation
Experience with modelling and simulation software such as METSIM JKSinMet or SysCAD considered a plus
Detailed oriented
Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental stewardship
High standards of professional and ethical conduct
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Exposure to metallurgical and analytical labs and knowledge of common testing procedures
Exposure to engineering design deliverables and best practices
Experience with process controls is considered a plus
Knowledge of mine safety practices demonstrated ability to maintain safety awareness and visible field safety leadership
Ability to read technical drawings such as Process Flow Diagrams and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams is preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products - WordExcelOutlooketc.
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.
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