Operations Technical Superintendent

Peabody; Coppabella; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Employee assistance program

WHEREFIT program — health and wellness

Career development

Health and lifestyle benefits

Recognition programs

Job summary

Peabody is seeking a Technical Services Superintendent to join our Coppabella Mine team in Queensland. This on-site leadership role will oversee the technical services function, guiding mine planning, geology, and survey disciplines with a focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

You will mentor a high-performing team, deliver technical excellence, and provide strategic direction to operations. Relocation benefits and career development opportunities are offered within a global mining

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related discipline.
• Proven leadership experience in open-cut coal mining operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of mine planning, design, and scheduling software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Technical Services team to achieve operational and strategic goals.
• Oversee mine planning, design, and scheduling to optimise production and resource recovery.
• Provide technical expertise and support to operations, ensuring compliance with statutory and company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across operations, projects, and corporate functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of technical data and performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data reporting

Education

Mining Engineering or Geology degree

Tools

Mine planning software

Scheduling software

Job description

Peabody is seeking a Technical Services Superintendent to join our Coppabella Mine team in Queensland. This is a key leadership role where you'll oversee the technical services function, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable mining operations. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you'll provide strategic direction, mentor a high-performing team, and deliver technical excellence across mine planning, geology, and survey disciplines.

About the role:

As Technical Services Superintendent, you will:

• Lead and develop the Technical Services team to achieve operational and strategic goals
• Oversee mine planning, design, and scheduling to optimise production and resource recovery
• Provide technical expertise and support to operations, ensuring compliance with statutory and company standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, productivity, and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with stakeholders across operations, projects, and corporate functions
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of technical data and performance metrics

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related discipline
• Proven leadership experience in open-cut coal mining operations
• Strong technical knowledge of mine planning, design, and scheduling software
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver results in a dynamic environment

What we offer

At Peabody, we value our people. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package
• Career development opportunities within a global mining company
• Exceptional relocation benefits with potential lump sum support
• Employee assistance program for yourself and immediate family
• Health and lifestyle benefits via the WHEREFIT corporate program
• Employee recognition programs celebrating excellence and innovation