Jeremiah Brophy

About Jeremiah Brophy

SUMMARY >Accomplished capital project professional with 18 years of experience executing mining projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and South America.>Project procurement, contract and materials management: incl. project set-up, package-strategy assistance, supplier pre-evaluation, and tendering. Purchasing to multi-year construction contracts and administration, deliverables expediting, international logistics & materials management (on/off-site), with a large exposure and experience in international packages.>Advanced supply-chain competencies, with a cumulative experience value of $10.6billion, both on the owners and engineering project teams.>Extraordinarily self-motivated, ethical, and honest, with an extreme commitment to “project results” through an unyielding work ethic>Practical project-execution knowledge and tested in remote locations where direct and thoughtful decisions are required to succeed, even under extreme project pressures and little support >Known as a trusted and valued team member, with a respectful demeanor, but never reluctant in providing a constructive opinion, no matter its popularity.>Interpersonal skills with a proven ability to develop, organize, motivate, and/or direct a team in either a supportive or cooperative team environment, depending on the role requirement.>Acquired local business acumen, respect, and knowledge including local employment sensitivities, jurisdictional or national mandates, expectations, and/or relevant laws.>Specialist in assisting mines in navigating SA’s Mining Charter >Extensive travel throughout the SADC and other international locations:> AMER: USA CAN MEX Chile > APAC: IND AUS VNM CHN Hong Kong > EMEA: ENG, Scotland FIN, GER, CZE.> SADC Region: BWA LSO SWZ NAM ZMB DRC MOZ MWI MAL ZAMCAPITAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE as PROCUREMENT OFFICERSouth32, Hermosa Taylor ProjectAAP MNC, Coarse Particle Rejection Plant Project AAP MNC, Concordecell™ Infrastructure Project AAP MNC, 3rd Concentrator Feasibility Study ProjectAAP AMB UG2 No1 Scavenger Replacement ProjectAAP Debottlenecking CRP Mod 1 & 2 Project AAP MNC Demonstration Plant FS AAP Atomatic Medium MCR Demonstration Plant FS / Project AAP Atomatic Chrome Recovery Plant Mod 3 & 4 Plant Project TFM H2SO4 Sulfuric Acid Plant #2 - Ph3 Project TFM Phase 02 Setup, Long Leads Commencement Expansion TFM Expansion Project – Capital Cost Estimate (FS)FMI El Abra. Chile, Expansion Phase 2 Project (Phase 02)TFM Tenke Fungurume Mining Operations - Ph1 project (Closeout)TFM SX/EW, Leach, Cobalt, Acid Plants Phase 01 (part 3)

Experience

1. Principal Contracts & Procurement, Hermosa Project

   South32

   Jul 2022 — Present · Tucson, AZ, US

   Hermosa project: Taylor Project (Zn-Pb-Ag deposit)* 2022 greenfield FS to high-grade Zn in 2Q2027 and full nameplate production in 2030. A further Clark Project (Zn-Mn-Ag ore, polymetallic/copper exploration & mineralization potentials with FS in 2023Accountabilities:(not limited to)- Participating in risk reviews and analysis of contract changes that affect the project- Lead the new development of the project: PMCP, Logistics and Contractor Management (CMS).Manage procurement strategies and activities- Maintaining supply chain processes/systems, performing equitable contract negotiations and executions, while maintaining cost controls, and vendor performances throughout the Supply chain lifecycle- Execute pre/post-award activities including RFP preparation, evaluation, contract development, negotiation, award, onboarding, and mobilization activities- Managing vendors and reporting on deliverables-performance (KPIs), contract changes, and claims management - ensuring the Company’s code of conduct health, safety and sustainability values are communicated and actioned by the staff, vendors, and service providers- Working closely with their host communities to create enduring social and economic value through local employment, infrastructure and facilities development, and community investment programs- Providing clear and effective communication, under pressure, while always keeping within the professional and ethical standards of South32.

Education

• University of Mary Washington

  Bachelor of Science (BS) , Mathematics - with 2 Minors in Chemistry and Business Administration.

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Manufacturing
• Minerals
• Process Engineering
• Mineral Processing
• Metallurgy
• Epc
• Project Management
• Operations Management
• Engineering
• Maintenance Management
• Negotiation
• Gold
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Procurement
• Commissioning
• Mining
• Contract Negotiation
• Sap
• Project Engineering