Operations Technical Superintendent

Peabody; Isaac Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Global mining company career growth

Relocation benefits

Employee assistance program

WHEREFIT program

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Peabody’s Coppabella Mine in Queensland seeks a Technical Services Superintendent to lead the technical services function and drive safe, efficient mining operations. You will mentor the team and deliver excellence across planning, geology, and survey disciplines.

The role reports to the Technical Services Manager and requires strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills to optimise production and sustainability. Relocation support is offered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related discipline.
• Experience leading open-cut coal mining operations.
• Strong knowledge of mine planning, design, and scheduling software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven 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

Mine planning

Scheduling

Technical expertise

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Mining Engineering or Geology degree

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