What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent Processing Plant Construction position at South32?
Date: Sep 21, 2026
Location: Patagonia, AZ, US, 85624
Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.
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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
As Superintendent, Processing Plant Construction, you will provide leadership and oversight for construction activities associated with the Taylor Concentrator, including process facilities, the tailings filtration plant, and paste backfill plant. This role will lead skilled, technical, and professional teams and work closely with contractors and key project stakeholders to ensure construction is delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project schedule, cost, quality, and performance objectives. You will also play a key role in supporting the successful transition from construction through commissioning. This position is based at the Hermosa Project site near Patagonia, Arizona.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
- Lead and oversee all concentrator construction activities, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project objectives, schedules, and budgets.
- Manage construction contractors and field teams, driving performance, productivity, accountability, and adherence to South32 standards and expectations.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, community, quality, and regulatory requirements, promoting a strong culture of safety and operational excellence.
- Coordinate construction execution with engineering, project controls, site services, procurement, and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery and resolve issues proactively.
- Monitor and control project schedules, costs, risks, and change management processes, implementing recovery plans and corrective actions as needed to maintain project performance.
- Champion digital project delivery, continuous improvement, and workforce development, leveraging technology, supporting quality initiatives, and providing leadership, coaching, and performance management for direct reports.
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, trade qualifications, and experience.
- 7-10 years of experience leading large-scale mining construction projects, including concentrator or processing plant facilities.
- Demonstrated success managing contractors, union and non-union craft labor, project logistics, and vendor contracts.
- Strong knowledge of construction management, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, quality assurance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven commitment to safety leadership, environmental stewardship, and fostering a high-performance safety culture.
- Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse and cross-cultural environments.
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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