What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician Water Treatment PlantSiteServ position at South32?
Date: 16 Apr 2025
Location: Patagonia, AZ, US, 85624
Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.
Discover a Brighter Future
At South32, we are 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 is no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we are making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we will 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.
• 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
This role is a permanent position from Hermosa Site (Patagonia, Az).
As the Technician Water Treatment, you will be resposible for operating the plant safely and effectively.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
- Follow all site Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental requirements and standards
- Carry out routine operation and housekeeping of plant and make minor repairs as trained where possible
- Ensure communication of necessary repairs to site-services maintenance department to minimize downtime
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Demonstrate effective skills in troubleshooting, problem solving and team building
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Complete special projects or other duties as assigned
About You
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
- Must be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English
- ADEQ Certification Level 1 preferred, but not required
- General working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and piping systems
- Experience working in a mining or heavy construction or manufacturing
- Must be able to work 12 hours rotating shifts
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: Nogales
