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Coordinator, Tailings and Roads

South32
Patagonia, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2027

Date: Sep 21, 2026

Location: Patagonia, AZ, US, 85624

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

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 careers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary careers

ABOUT THE ROLE


The Tailings and Road Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF), Growth Media and Hardshell facilities, site roads, and traffic management systems. This role supports the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of these areas through effective planning, inspection, monitoring, maintenance, and contractor coordination.

The Coordinator helps ensure the integrity, safety, functionality, and environmental performance of the TSF and associated site infrastructure while maintaining compliance with site standards, regulatory requirements, approved plans, and industry best practices. This role is based at the Hermosa Project site, near Patagonia, Arizona.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

  • Ensure compliance with project permits and the Operations, Maintenance, and Surveillance (OMS) Manual.
  • Perform routine inspections of the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) and associated infrastructure, and monitor instrumentation data for performance trends.
  • Track, communicate, and coordinate corrective actions resulting from inspections, monitoring activities, and surveillance findings.
  • Ensure TSF monitoring systems, controls, and processes function as intended and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Support accurate forecasting, tracking, and reporting of waste streams deposited in the TSF.
  • Provide recommendations on current and future operational requirements for the TSF and associated facilities.
  • Support the development, communication, and delivery of TSF-related training, information, and initiatives.
  • Manage contractor and consultant activities supporting TSF projects, including drilling, instrumentation installation, equipment installation, sampling, and testing programs.
  • Support the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE) in executing tailings management and governance responsibilities.
  • Coordinate TSF stacking activities to ensure compliance with approved deposition plans and Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) requirements.
  • Coordinate Growth Media facility operations, placement activities, and inventory management in accordance with approved plans and operational requirements.
  • Coordinate Hardshell facility operations and placement activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, design specifications, and operational requirements.
  • Oversee site road design, construction, maintenance, grading, and drainage activities to ensure safe and efficient site access.
  • Manage site traffic systems, including signage, traffic controls, and roadway safety measures, to support safe and efficient site operations.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 5 years of experience in mining, civil construction, geotechnical, tailings and dam management, or related heavy industry experience.
  • Project management or project coordination experience related to construction, tailings deposition, water management, and/or instrumentation.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels as well as contractors and consultants.
  • Experience with geotechnical or tailings monitoring systems and data, such as vibrating wire piezometers (VWPs), InSAR, geotechnical radar, or similar technologies.
  • Experience coordinating mine road maintenance, traffic management plans, and contractor activities.
  • Strong understanding of tailings governance frameworks and operational risk management principles.
  • Ability to adapt to the rapidly changing conditions of a project environment

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.



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