workforce development
South32 is committed to developing a homegrown workforce with the skills needed to operate Hermosa and support our broader community for generations to come.
Electrician Certificate Program
Electricians are among the first jobs needed at Hermosa, but also require the longest training. We partnered with the Santa Cruz County Provisional College District to bring a community college electrician certificate program to the county.
Hermosa Workforce Growth
Workforce development
Laying the groundwork for our workforce development outcomes through:
South32 is helping grow and diversify the local economy by creating the highly skilled jobs needed to operate a next-generation mine. Our goal is for 80% of Hermosa's workforce at peak operations to be from the local community.
We are partnering with local education institutions via the established Workforce Development Taskforce to equip local residents with the skills needed for skilled trades and operational careers. Our electrician certificate program is the first example in the program coming to life.
This Committee brings together local education leaders to focus on post-secondary education, facilities development resources, and the training needs of local businesses, helping to build an “all of community” workforce ecosystem beyond Hermosa itself. We have also partnered with the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce to launch a Vendor Readiness Program, enabling local businesses to find opportunities to supply materials to Hermosa.
Socio-Economic Value
South32 is helping grow and diversify the local economy by creating the highly skilled jobs needed to operate a next-generation mine. Our goal is for 80% of Hermosa's workforce at peak operations to be from the local community.
Workforce Development Taskforce
We are partnering with local education institutions via the established Workforce Development Taskforce to equip local residents with the skills needed for skilled trades and operational careers. Our electrician certificate program is the first example in the program coming to life.
Workforce Development Executive Committee
This Committee brings together local education leaders to focus on post-secondary education, facilities development resources, and the training needs of local businesses, helping to build an “all of community” workforce ecosystem beyond Hermosa itself. We have also partnered with the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce to launch a Vendor Readiness Program, enabling local businesses to find opportunities to supply materials to Hermosa.
Energy Security
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Energy Security
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Remote Operations
Benefits of Centro in Nogales
South32 is developing Hermosa with state-of-the-art technology to make it safer and more sustainable than older mines. This includes extensive use of automation technology, with part of our operations running remotely at Centro in Nogales, Arizona.
Jobs Here at Home
Creating hundreds of good-paying jobs for Santa Cruz County Residents.
Nogales-Based Investment
Located 28 miles from Hermosa, expanding economic activity beyond the mine site.
Remote & Automated Operations
Employees use automation to remotely monitor and operate Hermosa equipment and facilities.
Inclusive, Family-Friendly Work
Office-style roles designed for people with no mining experience and those historically excluded from the industry.
County-wide Economic Impact
Broadens economic benefits across Santa Cruz County and supports increased local tax revenue.
Reducing Commuter Traffic
Less traffic to and from our mine site.
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