Specialist Quality Assurance

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. • Tucson, AZ

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist Quality Assurance supports the management of construction activities for the Processing Plant and the Paste Plant. Responsibilities include support of management of multiple contractors and subcontractors including: health, safety, security, environmental compliance, quality, planning, scheduling, reporting, community relations and meeting targets within budget and on time. This role requires heavy field interaction and interface with integrated construction teams. This role is a Permanent position based at the Hermosa Project site, near Patagonia, Arizona.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

Assure code and procedural compliance for construction activities related to underground development and construction.
Review contractors' and vendors' Quality Management Systems and perform periodic audits.
Develop Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for specific work packages.
Inspect and report on construction activities and vendor-supplied materials using plans, engineering reports, specifications, and other technical documentation.
Assist contractors with implementation of corrective and recovery actions when NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) are identified.
Identify contractor performance issues and collaborate with contractors and internal stakeholders to resolve quality concerns.
Review and provide input on construction designs and schedules as they relate to quality requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Ensure conformity with applicable industry codes, standards, and best practices.
Ensure compliance with South32 change management processes.
Ensure timely delivery of construction QA/QC services to internal and external stakeholders.
Support the management of site construction contractors from a quality assurance perspective.
Periodically review the Construction Management Execution Plan and recommend revisions to maintain quality compliance.
Provide guidance and mentoring to QA/QC technicians.

Requirements

• Technical Degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent trade qualification.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle and meet company insurability requirements.
• 3+ years of QA/QC experience on large-scale mining and/or construction projects.
• Industrial construction experience preferred.
• Experience working collaboratively with teams and interacting with customers.
• Proven track record of maintaining a safe work culture.
• Knowledge of ore processing facilities is an asset.
• Strong understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and provide feedback on 2D and 3D drawings, designs, and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated field safety leadership with the ability to promote safety and operational excellence.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills, including empathy, emotional intelligence, cross-cultural effectiveness, and the ability to build consensus and alignment.
• High standards of professional and ethical conduct.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills; Spanish language skills are an asset.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial construction experience
• Knowledge of ore processing facilities
• Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

• Assure code and procedural compliance for construction activities related to underground development and construction.
• Review contractors' and vendors' Quality Management Systems and perform periodic audits.
• Develop Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for specific work packages.
• Inspect and report on construction activities and vendor-supplied materials using plans, engineering reports, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Assist contractors with implementation of corrective and recovery actions when NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) are identified.
• Identify contractor performance issues and collaborate with contractors and internal stakeholders to resolve quality concerns.
• Review and provide input on construction designs and schedules as they relate to quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure conformity with applicable industry codes, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with South32 change management processes.
• Ensure timely delivery of construction QA/QC services to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the management of site construction contractors from a quality assurance perspective.
• Periodically review the Construction Management Execution Plan and recommend revisions to maintain quality compliance.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to QA/QC technicians.

Benefits

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• South32 will match retirement savings contributions up to a certain percentage.
• 4 weeks paid time off.
• 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary careers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree