Superintendent, Health, Safety & Security

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

• 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

ABOUT THE ROLE

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. Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to: 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)

ABOUT YOU

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. 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. 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.