Longwall Superintendent

New Economy Minerals Jobs; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential FIFO or DIDO options

9 day fortnight

Annual bonus + 12% super

Job summary

Anglo American Plc invites an experienced Longwall Superintendent to join the leadership team at Moranbah North Mine in QLD. You will lead longwall production with safety, production and operational objectives, coordinating across production, maintenance and technical functions.

You will drive continuous improvement, apply TARPs and risk assessments, manage operational risk, and collaborate with underground mine managers, engineers and service teams while mentoring leaders and ensuring

Qualifications

• Extensive operational leadership within underground coal mining.
• Strong experience in longwall production and second workings.
• Demonstrated experience leading large operational teams.
• Knowledge of Queensland coal mining legislation and underground safety systems.
• Experience managing operational risk, TARPs and changing mining conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead longwall production teams to achieve safety, production and operational objectives
• Coordinate daily and weekly priorities across production, maintenance and technical functions
• Monitor longwall performance and respond effectively to changing conditions, risks and production constraints
• Ensure operations comply with legislative requirements, site standards and the Safety and Health Management System
• Lead the application and review of operational controls, risk assessments and TARPs
• Support longwall planning, panel readiness and safe production activities
• Review production performance, equipment availability and shift reporting
• Work closely with the Underground Mine Manager, operations leaders, engineering and technical services teams
• Build leadership capability through coaching, clear expectations and constructive feedback
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, productivity, reliability and work practices

Skills

Operational leadership

Longwall production

Team leadership

Queensland mining legislation

Operational risk management

TARPs and risk assessments

Planning and decision-making

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Safety commitment

Underground mining qualifications

Australian driver’s licence

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Longwall Superintendent to join the leadership team at Moranbah North Mine.

Anglo American Plc - Moranbah, QLD

• Lead longwall production teams to achieve safety, production and operational objectives
• Coordinate daily and weekly priorities across production, maintenance and technical functions
• Monitor longwall performance and respond effectively to changing conditions, risks and production constraints
• Ensure operations comply with legislative requirements, site standards and the Safety and Health Management System
• Lead the application and review of operational controls, risk assessments and TARPs
• Support longwall planning, panel readiness and safe production activities
• Review production performance, equipment availability and shift reporting
• Work closely with the Underground Mine Manager, operations leaders, engineering and technical services teams
• Build leadership capability through coaching, clear expectations and constructive feedback
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, productivity, reliability and work practices

About The Employer

In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland's Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in manganese, as well as copper exploration projects under way in Northwest Queensland. Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world., We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources - diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel - our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large., Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.

About The Candidate

You are an experienced underground coal mining leader with strong longwall production knowledge and a practical, visible leadership style.

You Will Also Bring

• Extensive operational leadership experience within underground coal mining
• Strong experience in longwall production and second workings
• Demonstrated experience leading large operational teams
• Strong knowledge of Queensland coal mining legislation and underground safety systems
• First class miners or deputy ticket will be highly regarded but not essential
• Experience managing operational risk, TARPs and changing mining conditions
• Sound planning, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work effectively across production, maintenance, engineering and technical teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capability
• A genuine commitment to safety, accountability and workforce engagement
• Relevant underground coal mining qualifications and competencies
• A current Australian driver's licence

Work Environment

• A senior leadership opportunity within an established underground longwall operation
• Career development and leadership opportunities
• The opportunity to lead an experienced operational team
• A workplace focused on safety, inclusion and continuous improvement
• Residential, FIFO or DIDO options
• Monday to Friday role with a 9 day fortnight available
• Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Annual Bonus

What we Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We're a large, successful multinational company - and we're still growing all the time.

Opportunity Type

Anglo American Plc

Moranbah, QLD

Mining, Oil & Gas