Coordinator, Underground Development & Construction

Coordinator, Underground Development & Construction Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. Location: Hermosa Project near Patagonia, Arizona (approximately 75 miles south‑east of Tucson). About the Role As the Underground Development & Construction Coordinator you will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, high‑quality execution of shaft sinking and/or lateral development activities. You will partner closely with contractors and the Project team to align with environmental, health, safety, and loss control standards while fostering a collaborative and transparent work environment. In this role you will contribute to operational readiness, support mine planning integration, and ensure quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes are effectively implemented; you will also perform other duties as assigned. This is a site‑based role located at the Hermosa Project near Patagonia, Arizona. Project Execution & Coordination Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with S32 environmental and community relations policies Coordinate the construction engineering program, including communication between S32, engineers, and contractors Extract and interpret data from plans, engineering reports, and specifications to support contractor execution Coordinate the preparation and revision of technical work procedures aligned with project requirements Support sourcing strategies for major work packages Coordinate contractor risk assessments in collaboration with internal teams and consultants Manage construction contracts and vendor service performance Logistics, Planning & Controls Collaborate with Project Services to coordinate material and equipment deliveries Ensure proper implementation and documentation of care and preservation requirements Assist with annual budget preparation in partnership with the Project Controls team Monitor VDC and BXP performance metrics using approved systems Safety, Compliance & Quality Promote a strong safety culture through visible field leadership Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as industry standards Support QA/QC processes to ensure construction quality and reliability Participate in site Quality Circles and continuous improvement initiatives Train, mentor, and evaluate team members, providing feedback for development Build strong relationships across teams with a focus on collaboration and alignment Support a positive, inclusive, and high‑performance work environment Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Technical Degree (Construction or Similar) and appropriate Trade qualifications; or experience in lieu of degree 3 years of supervisory experience in mining or mine site construction management preferred Experience managing and coordinating project logistics Experience managing construction contracts and vendor services contracts Proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture Experience with Building Information Management systems Demonstrated experience implementing Environmental Compliance obligations Visible field safety leadership and an ability to drive safety and performance excellence Knowledge of construction and trade practices Relationship building skills: demonstrated empathy, emotional intelligence and cross‑cultural effectiveness with the ability to achieve consensus and build alignment cooperatively Benefits Annual short‑term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business Matching contribution to your retirement savings (up to a certain percentage) 4 weeks paid time off 12 weeks full‑paid parental leave for primary careers and 2 weeks full‑paid parental leave for secondary careers 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr