South32

Drilling Coordinator

LocationPatagonia, AZ

About This Job


Date: 10 Apr 2025


Location: Patagonia, AZ, US, 85624


Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.


Discover a Brighter Future

At South32, we are 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 is no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we are making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.


Whatever career path you choose, we will 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 carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers


ABOUT THE ROLE

Safely support and coordinate the logistics of South32 Hermosa drilling activities


Other key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:



Safety

Promotes and instills the requirement to act safely and responsibly
Supports the execution of Hermosa site and exploration drilling activities to both MSHA safety and South32 drilling standards and regularly monitors compliance
Supports the safe execution of drilling related field logistics
Completes all mandatory and necessary training compliance
Completes training and assessed to be competent before operating any machinery or undertaking a task




Operational Potential Development

Supports logistics planning, coordination and monitoring of drilling and exploration field activities
Provides technical advice to Hermosa Geology, Mining, Environmental, Geotechnical, Metallurgical and Construction teams
Liaises with Hermosa Environmental, Site Services, Geology, Geotech, Mining, Construction to optimise safe and compliant drilling activities
Coordinates and monitors the activities of all drilling contractors
Reviews daily drill reports on all active drills and related projects to ensure quality of data collection
Develops, maintains, and updates all relevant work practice documentation (Safe Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures) as required
Ensure Time in Field commitments are fulfilled and monitored
Ensures drilling contractors meet contractual obligations in production and costs




Maintain Meaningful Connection

Participates in professional development programs and competency-based training as required
Participates in regular 1 on 1 review meetings with Drilling Lead
Attend all relevant meetings with Hermosa stakeholders and contractors




Functional Support

Provides technical support to Mining, Environmental, Geotechnical, Metallurgical and Construction Teams for planning
Work with Drilling Contractor to ensure safe and efficient work practices
Participate in drilling contractor reviews, tender documentation, and technical evaluation




Technology and Innovation

Contributes to and directs the implementation of technology initiatives to optimise operational and portfolio potential




Environmental and Social Leadership

Liaise with Environmental and Permitting Teams to coordinate regulatory compliance for all field and site-based activities




Portfolio Optimization

Participates in Geology Team Projects as required




Planning and Reporting

Project manages field program logistics
Completes regular drilling performance analyses
Assists with timely reporting of relevant Hermosa Project Geological activities
Provides explanations of variances in cost reporting
Assists with Geology Team operating and capital budgets




ABOUT YOU

High School Graduate/GED
BS in Geology or related field with drilling experience advantageous
Valid light vehicle driver’s license and ability to drive a company work vehicle
Minimum three years of mineral drilling related work experience, brownfields and/or greenfields exploration programs using open hole, RC and diamond drilling techniques; underground experience advantageous
Surface and underground contract drilling or drill management experience
Experience supervising drilling activities optimal
Report writing and analysis level skills in MS Office suite, especially MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
Experience in directional drilling programs advantageous
Proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture
Visible field safety leadership and an ability to drive and extract safety and performance excellence
Strong and effective communication and engagement skills to work at relevant levels of the organisation
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
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.


South32 está comprometido a cimentar y mantener una plantilla de trabajadores diversa e inclusiva que refleje las comunidades en las cuales trabajamos. Proporcionamos un proceso de contratación que es justo, equitativo y accesible para todos y alentamos la aplicación de candidatos de todas las procedencias.




Nearest Major Market: Nogales


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