Manager, Site Services

About South32

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realize the potential of their resources. We produce bauxite, alumina, aluminum, metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead and zinc at our operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America. With a focus on growing our base metals exposure, we also have two development options in North America and several partnerships with junior explorers around the world.

 

Following the acquisition of Arizona Mining, South32 is the new owner of the Hermosa Project, a high-grade zinc, lead and silver development option in Arizona.

 

South32's purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people's lives now and for generations to come. We work closely with their host communities to create enduring social and economic value through local employment, infrastructure and facilities development and community investment programs.

 

The Role

As the leader of the Site Services team, your role will be to manage the overall site infrastructure performance in regard to operational activities and support work associated with exploration and environmental activities. The role will be responsible for management of relevant project and operational contracts, Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) operations and site water balance infrastructure. Other site infrastructure will include surface facilities that support surface and underground operations. The role will support strategic and budgetary business plans pertaining to the project phase and long-term operations of site infrastructure. The role will be accountable for budgetary spend and effective cost control within their area of responsibility. This role is based at the Hermosa Site (Patagonia, AZ). 

 

Accountabilities

• Ensure Hermosa Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Standards are followed, and to continuously promote awareness within the site services operations and respective contractor groups.
• This role requires consistent direction and reinforcement of the Hermosa accountability and responsibility culture across teams and contractors.
• Conduct regular and consistent HSE interactions to foster a positive culture where team members are empowered to continuously improve their working environment.
• Minimize waste through all processes and resources to support the Hermosa operating principles.
• Understand how contract management and inventory management affect operational costs, and adjust processes, systems, and behaviours where appropriate.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s),and hold team members and contractors accountable to them.
• Participate in development of business deliverables and drive completion of Site Services KPIs.
• Maintain established progression plans and support teams development ensuring competency with the team.
• Align operating environment to Hermosa’s operating principles, establishing a culture of excellence in all areas. Consistent leadership by example such as taking pride and ownership of Facilities and Equipment ensuring exceptional performance to optimal outcomes and maintaining the highest levels of housekeeping.
• Cultivate an environment that encourages respectful challenging, discussion and participation between all levels of the organization. Tailor approach to motivate team and meet team where they are at for devel