Metallurgist

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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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