Technician Field Exploration

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.

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 careers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary careers

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Geology Field Logistics Technician performs work in support of Hermosa Geology (Project, Exploration, Planning) and Technical Services activities while ensuring strict adherence to safety standards at the project site. This position is based at the Hermosa Project site near Patagonia, Arizona.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Ensures and maintains safe practices in alignment with South32 Hermosa standards and core values.
• Drive zero harm workplace through visible felt leadership, stop work authority, and other safety programs in place.
• Upholds safety and environmental standards and compliance.
• Field engagement/interactions, hazard identification (safety and environmental) and mitigation with reporting through G360
• Performs work in support of the collection, processing, storage, shipping, cataloguing and disposal of geological samples, ensuring consistency and quality control.
• Participates in mandatory and necessary training as required.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Participates in regular one-on-one review meetings with supervisor(s)
• Attends and participates in all relevant meetings.
• Interacts with vendors for the delivery of equipment and materials and collection of geological samples for processing.
• Field activities in support of the broader Hermosa Project as required.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have valid driver’s license and able to drive company car/work vehicle.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a similar working environment.
• English language written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to work rotating day-shift schedule providing seven-day coverage.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain safety awareness, and visible field safety leadership.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• High standards of professional and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain composure, set priorities, and work with a myriad of personalities and diverse work cultures.

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.