Job Description

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. 

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

The Role

The Surveyor role will be responsible for planning, overseeing and performing detailed field surveys in support of site operations.

This role is a Permanent position from Hermosa Site near Patagonia, Az.

Accountabilities (Include but are not limited to):

Individual Accountabilities:

• Ensures that work is always executed in a safe manner;

• Plans, organizes and evaluates surveying at assigned site
• Performs complex site surveys and assist in the oversite of field survey crews in performing site surveys
• Performs buried utility location surveys
• Prepares and presents findings to Engineering, Geology, and Operations personnel
• Maintains accurate notes, records and sketches to describe and certify work performed
• Researches previous survey evidence, maps, physical evidence and other records
• Updates conventional and electronic files
• Reviews and recommends new or enhanced surveying equipment or protocols
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications, Skills, and Expertise:

• Three (3) years of surveying experience relevant to assignment
  • Experience working with teams and interacting with customers;
  • Experience working in a cross-cultural setting;
  • Proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture;
  • Demonstrated experience implementing Environmental Compliance obligations.
• Drive company vehicle and be covered under company insurance
• Possess an FAA Part1 107 certification or ability to obtain one
• Underground surveying (preferred)
• Visible field safety leadership and an ability to drive safety and performance excellence
• Medium to high level of proficiency with AutoCAD
• Knowledge of construction and trade practices
• Knowledge of and skilled in the use of a variety of specialized equipment, tools and apparatus used in performing surveys (e.g. stadia rods, lasers, GIS/GPS units/total stations/3D scanning technology)
• Strong and effective communication and engagement skills
• Relationship building skills: demonstrated empathy, emotional intelligence and cross-cultural effectiveness with the ability to achieve consensus and build alignment cooperatively
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with drone-base photogrammetry and SLAM LiDAR preferred
• Strong English language written and oral communication skills

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.

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