Job 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE  

As the Exploration Intern, you'll contribute to the development of the Hermosa Project, a world-class critical minerals project that supports the future of clean energy and advanced manufacturing. Throughout the summer, you'll work with a collaborative team of geologists and technical specialists, gain exposure to cutting-edge exploration technologies, and complete a meaningful project that showcases your skills and supports real business objectives. This role is a temporary position based at the Hermosa Project site, near Patagonia, Arizona.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Support a variety of exploration tasks with the goal to develop technical, social and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of geology, exploration, drill planning, core logging, and exploration field activities such as mapping or drill rig visits.
• Provide support for exploration core logging, drill planning, and 3D modelling.
• Exposure to Leapfrog Geo, acQuire, ArcGIS, and WellCAD software.
• Complete an assigned project related to Exploration projects and present findings.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible decision-making regarding conduct and adhere to South32 policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Please note, there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

About You

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Actively enrolled in Undergraduate or Graduate degree program with anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited Geology or related Graduate or Undergraduate program.
• Demonstrated interest in economic geology or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to South32 and the Hermosa project.
• Ability to uphold workplace safety and ability to abide by South32’s policies and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas professionally.
• Self-motivated and eager learner with aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors and managers.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, Microsoft suite, etc.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

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.

South32 está comprometido a cimentar y mantener una plantilla de trabajadores diversa e inclusiva que refleje las comunidades en las cuales trabajamos. Proporcionamos una proceso de contratación que es justo, equitativo y accesible para todos y alentamos la aplicación de candidatos de todas las procedencias.