Senior Mining Engineer

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. • AZ

113d

About The Position

The Senior Mining Engineer will provide strategic leadership in mine engineering, long-term planning, and project development. They will lead trade-off studies, mentor engineers, and contribute to strategic initiatives aligned with company values. This role is based at the Hermosa Project site, near Patagonia, Arizona.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mining Engineering, or related field.
• MBA (Preferred)
• Minimum 12 years of experience in mine planning, operations, and engineering leadership roles.
• Professional registration (QP. or equivalent).
• Advanced proficiency in mine planning tools, cost modeling, and strategic planning software (Deswik, Xeras, etc.).
• Strong understanding of underground and open-pit mining methods, including multi-orebody planning.
• Proficiency in cost modeling, budgeting, and financial analysis using tools such as SAP and Xeras.
• Experience leading trade-off studies, reserve calculations, and optimization initiatives.
• Ability to integrate technical data across disciplines and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Skilled in managing consultant scopes, technical reviews, and capital project execution.
• Familiarity with ESG considerations and alignment with strategic planning frameworks.
• Proven track record in long-term planning, LOM strategy development, and reserve reporting.
• Demonstrated leadership in major capital projects (greenfield, brownfield, or operating assets).
• Experience mentoring junior and senior engineers and leading cross-functional teams.
• Involvement in business improvement initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to present to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop LOM plans and long-range designs.
• Lead trade-off studies, reserve calculations, and optimization initiatives.
• Oversee engineers and value-adding projects.
• Manage consultants and mentor junior staff.
• Support project execution, budgeting, compliance, and strategic reporting.
• Support regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• Retirement savings matching up to a certain percentage.
• 4 weeks paid time off.
• 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree