South32

Quality Assurance Technician

Patagonia, AZ

About This Job

Date: Jun 24, 2025

Location: Patagonia, AZ, US, 85624

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

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

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Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

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When you choose to contribute more into your retirement savings, South32 will match it up to a certain percentage.

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South32 provides you with 4 weeks paid time off.

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12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Quality Assurance Technician supports the management of construction quality assurance and quality control activities for the Main and Ventilation Shafts.

Responsibilities include support of management of multiple contractors and subcontractors including health, safety, security, environmental compliance, quality, community relations and meeting targets within budget and on time. This role requires heavy field interaction and interface with integrated construction teams.

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

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Support the quality management of the site construction contractors

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Ensure that work is always executed in a safe manner

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Assist in completion of S32 corporate safety and business goals

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Assure that project construction activities and services are executed in conformity with S32’s environmental policies and plans

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Assure that project construction activities and services are executed in conformity with S32’s community relations policies and plans

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Assure strict compliance with S32 Change Management processes

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Ensure timely delivery of project construction Quality services to Quality Manager

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Extract data from sources such as plans, engineering reports, and specifications to inspect and report on the work of construction contractors and vendor supplied materials

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Assure Code and Procedural compliance for construction activities related to the Shafts and other construction projects on site as requested

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Inspect and verify Contractor’s and Vendor’s work and materials for defects

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Compose and maintain accurate reports and documentation of field activities

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Identify contractor quality issues and work with Quality Manager to resolve issues

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Ensure compliance within scope of applicable regulatory requirements including Federal, State, and Local

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Ensure conformity with industry codes of practice and standards

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Ensure that all work conforms with the specified quality standards

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Preform other Quality Assurance duties as assigned by the Quality Manager

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

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High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent,

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Associates Degree in Quality Assurance or related field (preferred)

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Appropriate Trade qualifications (preferred)

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Ability to drive company vehicle and be covered under company insurance

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Visible field safety leadership and an ability to drive safety and performance excellence

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Knowledge of shaft and other underground construction practices preferred

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Understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control management concepts and best practices

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Effective communication and engagement skills

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Relationship building skills: demonstrated empathy, emotional intelligence, and cross-cultural effectiveness with the ability to achieve consensus and build alignment cooperatively

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Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D designs and specifications for the work being preformed

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Preform Quality Assurance field work as needed

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Document field inspections and distribute results/findings to Quality Manager

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Maintain Quality equipment

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Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

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Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct

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Strong English language written and oral communication skills

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Prior experience with large-scale mining/construction projects as related to Quality Assurance and Quality Control preferred

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Prior underground construction experience preferred

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Experience working with teams and interacting with customers

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Experience working in a cross-cultural setting

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Proven track record maintaining a safe work culture

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.

Nearest Major Market: Nogales