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Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.\nWhatever 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.\nABOUT Hermosa\nHermosa, 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.\nACERCA de Hermosa\nHermosa, 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.\nWHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS\nAnnual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.\nWhen you choose to contribute more into your retirement savings, South32 will match it up to a certain percentage.\nSouth32 provides you with 4 weeks paid time off.\n12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary careers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary careers\nABOUT THE ROLE\nThe Tailings and Road Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF), Growth Media and Hardshell facilities, site roads, and traffic management systems. This role supports the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of these areas through effective planning, inspection, monitoring, maintenance, and contractor coordination.\nThe Coordinator helps ensure the integrity, safety, functionality, and environmental performance of the TSF and associated site infrastructure while maintaining compliance with site standards, regulatory requirements, approved plans, and industry best practices. This role is based at the Hermosa Project site, near Patagonia, Arizona.\nOther key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:\nEnsure compliance with project permits and the Operations, Maintenance, and Surveillance (OMS) Manual.\nPerform routine inspections of the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) and associated infrastructure, and monitor instrumentation data for performance trends.\nTrack, communicate, and coordinate corrective actions resulting from inspections, monitoring activities, and surveillance findings.\nEnsure TSF monitoring systems, controls, and processes function as intended and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.\nSupport accurate forecasting, tracking, and reporting of waste streams deposited in the TSF.\nProvide recommendations on current and future operational requirements for the TSF and associated facilities.\nSupport the development, communication, and delivery of TSF-related training, information, and initiatives.\nManage contractor and consultant activities supporting TSF projects, including drilling, instrumentation installation, equipment installation, sampling, and testing programs.\nSupport the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE) in executing tailings management and governance responsibilities.\nCoordinate TSF stacking activities to ensure compliance with approved deposition plans and Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) requirements.\nCoordinate Growth Media facility operations, placement activities, and inventory management in accordance with approved plans and operational requirements.\nCoordinate Hardshell facility operations and placement activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, design specifications, and operational requirements.\nOversee site road design, construction, maintenance, grading, and drainage activities to ensure safe and efficient site access.\nManage site traffic systems, including signage, traffic controls, and roadway safety measures, to support safe and efficient site operations.\nABOUT YOU\nYou will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:\nBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related discipline.\n5+ years of experience in mining, civil construction, geotechnical, tailings and dam management, or related heavy industry experience.\nProject management or project coordination experience related to construction, tailings deposition, water management, and/or instrumentation.\n\nStrong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels as well as contractors and consultants.\n\nExperience with geotechnical or tailings monitoring systems and data, such as vibrating wire piezometers (VWPs), InSAR, geotechnical radar, or similar technologies.\n\nExperience coordinating mine road maintenance, traffic management plans, and contractor activities. \nStrong understanding of tailings governance frameworks and operational risk management principles.\nAbility to adapt to the rapidly changing conditions of a project environment\nSouth32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. 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