Mine Operations Superintendent — Lead Safe, Efficient Production

Placements24; Newlands; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus performance bonus

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Housing options

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Mine Operations Superintendent to lead a production team in the Queenstown area. You will oversee all drilling, blasting, loading and hauling activities while ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost control in a surface mining environment.

You will manage a large workforce, coordinate with planning, engineering and maintenance, and drive continuous improvement to meet production targets and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years in mine operations; 3+ years in supervisory/management role.
• Proven track record in safe, productive surface mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all aspects of daily mine production activities.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, procedures and environmental standards.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize production efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead and mentor a large team of supervisors, operators and support staff.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering and maintenance to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Mine operations

Leadership

Safety compliance

Operations planning

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Equipment knowledge

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Mine Operations Superintendent to lead a production team in the Queenstown area. You will oversee all drilling, blasting, loading and hauling activities while ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost control in a surface mining environment.

You will manage a large workforce, coordinate with planning, engineering and maintenance, and drive continuous improvement to meet production targets and environmental standards.