Open-Pit Coal Mining Superintendent: Safety & Performance

BHP; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Downs is a BHP-operated open-pit coal mine in Queensland. We require a Superintendent Coal Mining to lead safety, production and cost outcomes on site, reporting to the Manager Production Load and Haul. You will drive continuous improvement and shape the on-site culture to meet KPI targets.

The role requires proven leadership in open-cut coal mining, strong mine planning and scheduling knowledge, and a proactive commitment to safety, environmental standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in open-cut coal mining operations.
• Relevant mining qualifications and statutory competencies.
• Strong understanding of mine planning, scheduling, and operational execution.
• Commitment to safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Effectively assigning and communicating tasks to teams and team members.
• Accountability for safety, productivity, compliance and cost.
• Managing performance outcomes for the team.
• Resourcing and scheduling to deliver the plan.
• Provide input into planning horizons and weekly plans.
• Identify performance enhancing initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Contractor management and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Open-cut mining

Planning and scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Mining qualifications and statutory competencies

Job description

Peak Downs is a BHP-operated open-pit coal mine in Queensland. We require a Superintendent Coal Mining to lead safety, production and cost outcomes on site, reporting to the Manager Production Load and Haul. You will drive continuous improvement and shape the on-site culture to meet KPI targets.

The role requires proven leadership in open-cut coal mining, strong mine planning and scheduling knowledge, and a proactive commitment to safety, environmental standards and regulatory compliance.