Project Engineer - Construction
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Location: Patagonia, AZ 85624
Description:
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
The Project Engineer - Construction will assist in management of construction activities and skilled, technical, and professional staff engaged in construction of process facilities, surface infrastructure, roads, dams, water treatment plants, power infrastructure, maintenance and administrative buildings, and all other onsite and offsite infrastructure. Responsibilities include active management of multiple contractors and subcontractors including: planning, scheduling, reporting, health, safety, security, environmental compliance, quality, community relations and meeting targets within budget and on time.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:
Ensures that work is always executed in a safe manner
Ensures that S32 corporate safety and business goals are met or exceeded Ensures that project construction activities and services are executed in conformity with S32's environmental policies and plans Ensures that project construction activities and services are executed in conformity with S32's community relations policies and plans
Assist with the preparation of Sourcing Strategies for major works packages as required
Assists with preparation of annual budgets with input and assistance from the Project Controls Team
Reviews project construction schedules
Assists with timely submission of contractor progress and cost status reports to the Project Controls Team
Assists with implementation of remedial recovery action as required
Ensures strict compliance with S32 Change Management processes
Ensures timely delivery of project construction services to internal stakeholders
Coordinates construction contractor risk assessments with input and assistance from the S32 Risk Specialist, S32 Engineering Department, Consultants, internal stakeholders and the S32 Construction Team
Ensure that S32 Virtual Design and Construction initiatives are properly resourced, and that work is executed in accordance with applicable S32 technology objectives
Monitor VDC and BXP technology objectives utilizing the S32 approved VDC and BXP metrics
Extract data from sources such as plans, engineering reports, and specifications to organize the work of construction contractors and vendors
Coordinate any work inputs from S32 Site Services
Coordinate the construction engineering program, including the exchange of engineering information among S32, design engineer, and contractors to ensure effective communication and the addressing and tracking of needs, requirements, and issues
Works with Project Services to ensure that equipment and material deliveries are coordinated and ensure that Care & Preservation requirements are correctly implemented and documented
Coordinate the preparation and revision of technical work procedures consistent with project design and construction requirements
Participate in pre-construction planning efforts during the design and development phases of projects, including the coordination and implementation of the constructability review program, HAZOPs, and development of commissioning program
Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action
Manage the issue of equipment and bulk materials to Contractors
Periodically reviews the Construction Management Execution Plan to ensure conformity with current requirements, and revise as required
Organizes and oversees the maintenance and safe, effective utilization of tools, equipment, supplies, and inventories
Trains, guides, and evaluates the performance of direct reports, making recommendations for improvement where required
Assists with the compilation of construction documentation for upcoming work packages
Identifies contractor performance issues and works internal stakeholders to resolve issues
Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and building code requirements including Federal, State, and Local
Ensures conformity with industry codes of practice and standards
Participates in the S32 site Quality Circles initiative
Ensures that all work conforms with the specified quality standards
Assigns, schedules, reviews, and evaluates work of subordinates
Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager Project Execution and Construction
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical Degree (Construction or Similar) and appropriate Trade qualifications
Minimum 6 years of large-scale mining construction site management experience across all trades
Experience coordinating engineering and vendor technical information
Experience managing and coordinating both union and non- union craft labor
Experience managing and coordinating project logistics
Experience managing construction contracts and vendor services contracts
Experience working with teams and interacting with customers
Experience working in a cross-cultural setting
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 engineering, construction and trade practices
Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools used to track cost, time and quality
Knowledge of management concepts and best practices
Strong and effective communication and engagement skills
Relationship building skills: demonstrated empathy, rapport, emotional intelligence and cross-cultural effectiveness with the ability to achieve consensus and build alignment cooperatively
Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong English language written and oral communication skills
Drive company vehicle and be covered under company insurance
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.
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
The Project Engineer - Construction will assist in management of construction activities and skilled, technical, and professional staff engaged in construction of process facilities, surface infrastructure, roads, dams, water treatment plants, power infrastructure, maintenance and administrative buildings, and all other onsite and offsite infrastructure. Responsibilities include active management of multiple contractors and subcontractors including: planning, scheduling, reporting, health, safety, security, environmental compliance, quality, community relations and meeting targets within budget and on time.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:
Ensures that work is always executed in a safe manner
Ensures that S32 corporate safety and business goals are met or exceeded Ensures that project construction activities and services are executed in conformity with S32's environmental policies and plans Ensures that project construction activities and services are executed in conformity with S32's community relations policies and plans
Assist with the preparation of Sourcing Strategies for major works packages as required
Assists with preparation of annual budgets with input and assistance from the Project Controls Team
Reviews project construction schedules
Assists with timely submission of contractor progress and cost status reports to the Project Controls Team
Assists with implementation of remedial recovery action as required
Ensures strict compliance with S32 Change Management processes
Ensures timely delivery of project construction services to internal stakeholders
Coordinates construction contractor risk assessments with input and assistance from the S32 Risk Specialist, S32 Engineering Department, Consultants, internal stakeholders and the S32 Construction Team
Ensure that S32 Virtual Design and Construction initiatives are properly resourced, and that work is executed in accordance with applicable S32 technology objectives
Monitor VDC and BXP technology objectives utilizing the S32 approved VDC and BXP metrics
Extract data from sources such as plans, engineering reports, and specifications to organize the work of construction contractors and vendors
Coordinate any work inputs from S32 Site Services
Coordinate the construction engineering program, including the exchange of engineering information among S32, design engineer, and contractors to ensure effective communication and the addressing and tracking of needs, requirements, and issues
Works with Project Services to ensure that equipment and material deliveries are coordinated and ensure that Care & Preservation requirements are correctly implemented and documented
Coordinate the preparation and revision of technical work procedures consistent with project design and construction requirements
Participate in pre-construction planning efforts during the design and development phases of projects, including the coordination and implementation of the constructability review program, HAZOPs, and development of commissioning program
Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action
Manage the issue of equipment and bulk materials to Contractors
Periodically reviews the Construction Management Execution Plan to ensure conformity with current requirements, and revise as required
Organizes and oversees the maintenance and safe, effective utilization of tools, equipment, supplies, and inventories
Trains, guides, and evaluates the performance of direct reports, making recommendations for improvement where required
Assists with the compilation of construction documentation for upcoming work packages
Identifies contractor performance issues and works internal stakeholders to resolve issues
Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and building code requirements including Federal, State, and Local
Ensures conformity with industry codes of practice and standards
Participates in the S32 site Quality Circles initiative
Ensures that all work conforms with the specified quality standards
Assigns, schedules, reviews, and evaluates work of subordinates
Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager Project Execution and Construction
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical Degree (Construction or Similar) and appropriate Trade qualifications
Minimum 6 years of large-scale mining construction site management experience across all trades
Experience coordinating engineering and vendor technical information
Experience managing and coordinating both union and non- union craft labor
Experience managing and coordinating project logistics
Experience managing construction contracts and vendor services contracts
Experience working with teams and interacting with customers
Experience working in a cross-cultural setting
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 engineering, construction and trade practices
Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools used to track cost, time and quality
Knowledge of management concepts and best practices
Strong and effective communication and engagement skills
Relationship building skills: demonstrated empathy, rapport, emotional intelligence and cross-cultural effectiveness with the ability to achieve consensus and build alignment cooperatively
Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong English language written and oral communication skills
Drive company vehicle and be covered under company insurance
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.