Exploration Director jobs in Tucson, AZ

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

This role provides leadership in the creation of long-term value for the Hermosa business through safely managing and guiding exploration activities across the Hermosa project broader land package and assisting in advancing ore-body knowledge at the sulphide Taylor Zn-Pb-Ag, Peake Cu-Pb-Zn-Ag and oxide Clark Mn-Zn-Ag mineral deposits.

Accountabilities (Include but are not limited to):

Individual Accountabilities:

• Demonstrates visible field safety leadership, empowering individuals, and teams to take ownership of safety in their respective work areas to guarantee everyone goes home safe and well
• Determines and directs exploration strategy and portfolio at the Hermosa project
• Develops exploration work programs leading to discovery, balances exploration portfolio
• Evaluates commercial and open land opportunities to enhance the Hermosa project exploration portfolio
• Strong and effective communication and engagement skills to work at all levels of the organization
• Relationship building skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams, balancing priorities to achieve key project goals
• Identifies, builds, and develops talent and capability in the department including a pipeline of talent for key positions

Qualifications, Skills, and Expertise:

• B.Sc. or higher in Geology (or an earth sciences equivalent)
• Minimum 15 years of geology related work experience including exposure to and proficiency in geological activities relating to mineral exploration
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary geological programs and teams
• Experience in project development stages from Greenfields and Brownfields exploration through to project study phases
• Experience with industry standard geological software packages (i.e., Leapfrog, ArcGIS)
• Experience in the development and implementation of data management processes and systems
• Experience in Porphyry copper, Skarn and CRD style zinc-lead-manganese silver mineralization sufficient to be designated an exploration ‘Competent Person’ as defined in the JORC 2012 guideline
• Strong language written and oral communication skills

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