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Underground Cost Planning Engineer

Employer
South32
Location
Tucson, AZ, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 7, 2023

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Category
Accounting, Engineering
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

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 realise the potential of their resources. We produce bauxite, alumina, aluminium, 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 location of this role is the Hermosa Project site near Patagonia, Arizona

The Role

The Costing and Business Improvement Engineer's primary responsibility would be the creation and maintenance of the underground mining budget and reconciliation to that budget. This role would also be instrumental in cost reduction and continuous improvement exercises.

Accountabilities ( Include but are not limited to) :

Individual Accountabilities:
  • Creation and maintenance of the underground capital, sustaining, and operating budget.
  • Communication with relevant stakeholders for input into the budget.
  • Reconciliation and reporting of plan vs actual mine spend
  • Communication with vendors
  • Plan risk mitigation
  • Continuous improvement
  • Manage junior engineers
  • Weekly, monthly, and annual presentations


Qualifications, Skills, and Expertise:
  • Bachelor's Degree in mining engineering or related field OR Degree in accounting, business, or related field; MBA Preferred
  • Underground mining experience preferred
  • Cost planning and budgeting experience
  • Experience managing professionals
  • Experience presenting to large groups as well as groups of managers and executives
  • Mine costing software experience- Xeras or InEight Preferred
  • ERP Software experience- SAP Preferred
  • Mine Planning Software- Deswik preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI preferred
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills across a wide range of stakeholders
  • Driven and self-motivated
  • Due Diligence and double-checking work
  • Continuous Improvement mindset


Our Culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We're focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organization, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Nearest Major Market: Tucson

Company

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. 

Our commodities can be found in nearly every aspect of our lives. They power our homes, start our cars, build our roads, bridges, skyscrapers and hospitals and even make our coins and jewelry.

We invest in exploration activities inside and outside of our portfolio, helping us to keep growing and diversifying. Our exploration activities are carefully selected to have a high chance of success and are spread around the world, including places we have not operated in before. 

We attract people with exceptional skills, who share our values and want to make a difference with the work they do. As part of our team, you will be brave enough to challenge yourself to be the best in what you do. We will help you stretch your capabilities, challenging you to constantly seek better ways to do things and taking advantage of every opportunity to let your career flourish.

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