Superintendent Processing Plant Construction

SOUTH32 Limited; Patagonia (AZ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. is seeking a Superintendent, Processing Plant Construction at the Hermosa Project near Patagonia, Arizona.

You will lead concentrator construction, manage contractors and field teams, and ensure safety, schedule, cost, quality and performance goals as the project advances toward commissioning. This role requires 7–10 years of leadership in mining construction, a related degree, and strong skills in budgeting, scheduling, and regulatory compliance, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 7–10 years in leading large-scale mining construction projects, including concentrator or processing facilities.
• Experience managing contractors, union and non-union craft labor, project logistics, and vendor contracts.
• Strong knowledge of construction management, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, QA, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven safety leadership, environmental stewardship, and high‑performance safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee concentrator construction activities safely, efficiently, and per project objectives, schedules and budgets.
• Manage contractors and field teams, driving performance, accountability, and adherence to standards.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, community, quality, and regulatory compliance; promote safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Scheduling

Project controls

Team leadership

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline

Job description

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Superintendent Processing Plant Construction

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.

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 deliveredsafely, 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.