Coordinator, Underground Development & Construction

SOUTH32 Limited; Arizona; On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual short-term incentive bonus

Matching retirement contribution

4 weeks paid time off

12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary careers

Job summary

SOUTH32 Limited is seeking a Coordinator for Underground Development & Construction at the Hermosa Project near Patagonia, Arizona. In this role, you will ensure high-quality execution of shaft sinking and lateral development activities, while coordinating closely with contractors and project teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, along with supervisory experience in mining or construction management. Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance is essential, along with excellent project logistics skills.

Benefits include bonuses, retirement contributions, paid time off, and parental leave. Join a diverse workforce committed to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Technical Degree (Construction or Similar) and appropriate Trade qualifications; or experience in lieu of degree.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in mining or mine site construction management preferred.
• Visible field safety leadership and ability to drive safety and performance excellence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with environmental and community relations policies.
• Collaborate with Project Services to coordinate material and equipment deliveries.
• Promote a strong safety culture through visible field leadership.

Skills

Construction management

Safety leadership

Project logistics coordination

Environmental compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Technical Degree

Tools

Building Information Management systems

Job description

Coordinator, Underground Development & Construction

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

Location: Hermosa Project near Patagonia, Arizona (approximately 75 miles south‑east of Tucson).

About the Role

As the Underground Development & Construction Coordinator you will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, high‑quality execution of shaft sinking and/or lateral development activities. You will partner closely with contractors and the Project team to align with environmental, health, safety, and loss control standards while fostering a collaborative and transparent work environment.

In this role you will contribute to operational readiness, support mine planning integration, and ensure quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes are effectively implemented; you will also perform other duties as assigned. This is a site‑based role located at the Hermosa Project near Patagonia, Arizona.

Project Execution & Coordination

• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with S32 environmental and community relations policies
• Coordinate the construction engineering program, including communication between S32, engineers, and contractors
• Extract and interpret data from plans, engineering reports, and specifications to support contractor execution
• Coordinate the preparation and revision of technical work procedures aligned with project requirements
• Support sourcing strategies for major work packages
• Coordinate contractor risk assessments in collaboration with internal teams and consultants
• Manage construction contracts and vendor service performance

Logistics, Planning & Controls

• Collaborate with Project Services to coordinate material and equipment deliveries
• Ensure proper implementation and documentation of care and preservation requirements
• Assist with annual budget preparation in partnership with the Project Controls team
• Monitor VDC and BXP performance metrics using approved systems

Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Promote a strong safety culture through visible field leadership
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as industry standards
• Support QA/QC processes to ensure construction quality and reliability
• Participate in site Quality Circles and continuous improvement initiatives
• Train, mentor, and evaluate team members, providing feedback for development
• Build strong relationships across teams with a focus on collaboration and alignment
• Support a positive, inclusive, and high‑performance work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Technical Degree (Construction or Similar) and appropriate Trade qualifications; or experience in lieu of degree
• 3 years of supervisory experience in mining or mine site construction management preferred
• Experience managing and coordinating project logistics
• Experience managing construction contracts and vendor services contracts
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture
• Experience with Building Information Management systems
• Demonstrated experience implementing Environmental Compliance obligations
• Visible field safety leadership and an ability to drive safety and performance excellence
• Knowledge of construction and trade practices
• Relationship building skills: demonstrated empathy, emotional intelligence and cross‑cultural effectiveness with the ability to achieve consensus and build alignment cooperatively

Benefits

• Annual short‑term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
• Matching contribution to your retirement savings (up to a certain percentage)
• 4 weeks paid time off
• 12 weeks full‑paid parental leave for primary careers and 2 weeks full‑paid parental leave for secondary careers

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.