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South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. • Town of Patagonia, AZ

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent, Health, Safety & Security (HSS) is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and optimization of the Safety and Health Management Systems and technology solutions. This role drives a proactive safety culture through strategic planning, consistent field engagement, and the anticipation, recognition, and assessment of critical risks and associated controls. The Superintendent will also monitor and ensure compliance across primarily underground construction, development, and mining activities. This role is based at the Hermosa Project Site, near Patagonia, Arizona.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Mine Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years practical experience in underground hard rock mining and/or construction
• Comprehensive knowledge of underground hard rock mine construction and mining methods, equipment, and associated hazards
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Commitment to workplace safety, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Experience in major capital project(s) in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) or client roles.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in underground development (shafts, decline, material handlings systems)
• Preferred experience in self-performing and / or contractor management of surface infrastructure
• Proven history of managing small teams including development of team members.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with all levels of organization to support a culture of care.
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.
• Strong knowledge of risk management from material risks, scope risks to field level assessments, evaluation, and control validation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with health and safety professionals to support implementation and continuous improvement of Health and Safety Management Systems and Programs
• Develop team members on sustainable growth paths to support Hermosa operational state
• Develop dynamic HSS operating systems through project to operational state to global standards and expectations.
• Support and collaborate with contractors and subcontractors to align with site safety management systems
• In consultation with the South32 Training Team, facilitate the development and improvement of mandatory regulatory training.
• Support and coach risk management techniques to S32 team and contracting partners.
• Support emergency management systems, exercises, and improvements throughout the project to operational state.
• Provide oversight, guidance, review, or facilitation of events using systematic Incident, Cause, Analysis Method of (iCAM) approaches to investigations.
• Build and implement assurance tasks to continually improve hazard recognition and risk management
• Ensure all activities comply with Federal, State, and company health and safety regulations
• Ensure tracking and reporting of safety performance metrics (leading and lagging indicators)

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees