Superintendent Draglines

Whitehaven Coal Limited; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal Limited is seeking a Dragline Superintendent at Blackwater Mine to lead one of Australia's most critical mining operations, ensuring safe, reliable dragline performance and alignment with production schedules.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will build a high-performing team, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with Maintenance, Technical Services and Planning to optimise dragline efficiency.

Qualifications

• Extensive dragline mining experience.
• Ability to lead large teams.
• Strong knowledge of safety systems.
• Proven track record of delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Lead dragline operations and promote a strong safety culture.
• Deliver production targets and cost performance.
• Provide direction to Supervisors and operational teams.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Technical Services and Production teams.
• Mentor and develop site staff.

Skills

Dragline mining

Leadership

Safety & risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia's only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

Dragline Superintendent | Blackwater Mine

Lead one of Australia's most critical mining operations at the iconic Blackwater Mine.

As part of one of Australia's leading mining companies, with six world-class mining assets across NSW and Queensland, we are seeking an experienced Dragline Superintendent to provide leadership, technical direction, and operational excellence across our dragline operations at Blackwater Mine.

This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll be responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and efficient dragline performance while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager Production, the Dragline Superintendent is responsible for leading dragline operations, ensuring safe operations, achieving production targets, and developing a high-performing team. You will work closely with Maintenance, Technical Services, and Production teams to optimise dragline performance and maximise business outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and promoting a strong safety culture across all dragline activities
• Delivering dragline productivity and cost performance targets
• Providing leadership and direction to Supervisors and operational teams
• Quality hand over of work areas to the next process (coal uncovery, minimise coal losses, ramps and walls dug to design)
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance
• Managing production plans and coordinating dragline activities to meet mine schedules
• Building capability within teams through coaching, mentoring, and development

About You

You are a respected leader with extensive open-cut coal mining experience and a strong track record of delivering results through people.

You'll bring:

• Significant experience in dragline mining operations
• Proven leadership capability in a mining production environment
• Strong understanding of safety systems and risk management practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead large operational teams
• Excellent technical knowledge of dragline production and mine planning interfaces
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Why Join Us?

• Be part of one of Australia's leading mining companies
• Work at \iconic Blackwater Mine with the largest Dragline Fleet in the Southern Hemisphere
• Lead a critical operation that directly influences site performance and business outcomes
• Join a collaborative and high-performing leadership team
• Competitive remuneration and genuine career development opportunities