Supervisor Field Exploration Technician

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Company: South
32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

At South
32, 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.

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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.

• 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, South
  32 will match it up to a certain percentage.
• South
  32 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

The Supervisor Field Exploration Technician will lead and direct site Geology support activities by providing leadership, supervision and oversight to Geology Field Logistics employees. This role is responsible for all activities in the Core Processing Facilities and will ensure strict adherence to all safety and compliance standards. This position is based at the Hermosa Project site near Patagonia, Arizona.

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

• Visible field safety leadership with the ability to drive safety and performance excellence.
• Ensures all work is conducted in alignment with South
  32 Hermosa standards, core values, environmental requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensures the safe and efficient operation of the Geology Logistics Team and associated activities at the Hermosa site and satellite facilities.
• Ensures personnel are appropriately trained and competent before operating equipment or performing assigned tasks.
• Participates in Hermosa supervisory safety and leadership training and supports site safety initiatives.
• Provides technical and operational direction to the Geology Logistics Team in support of Hermosa Geology, Exploration, and Project strategies.
• Collaborates with Project Geology, Exploration Geology, Technical Services, Environmental, Mining, and Construction teams to support geological programs and data acquisition.
• Directs and participates in the collection, processing, storage, cataloging, and disposal of geological samples, ensuring consistency, compliance, and quality control.
• Develops, maintains, and updates work practice documentation, including procedures, manuals, and safe work instructions (SWIs).
• Coaches, develops, and mentors Geology Logistics Team members in alignment with competency progression plans.
• Coordinates resources with the Lead Project Geologist to achieve project objectives and schedules.
• Manages vendor relationships and the delivery of equipment and materials.
• Provides timely reporting on Geology Logistics Team activities.
• Responsible for forecasting, budgeting, and management of consumables and equipment.
• Identifies and implements process improvement and cost-reduction opportunities across site-based and broader Geology teams.
• Participates in Geology and Exploration projects, relevant meetings, and community-sponsored activities as required.
• Manages time and attendance, performance, disciplinary actions, and regular 1-on-1 meetings for hourly team members.
• Maintains awareness of site bulletins and ensures relevant information is communicated appropriately.

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