Technical Services Lead — Open-Cut Coal, NSW (9-Day)

Myndshift Group; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

Site allowance 15K

Relocation support

Job summary

Myndshift Group is recruiting a Technical Services Superintendent for an established open cut coal operation in Central West NSW. You will lead mine planning, surveying, coal quality, logistics, drill and blast, and geology/geotechnical teams, ensuring safe, efficient and commercially sustainable extraction.

You will stay hands-on with upstream technical work while developing a growing team and maintaining strong regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant open cut black coal experience with a strong background in mine planning and technical services.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and engage a multi-disciplinary technical team.
• Willingness to stay hands-on with upstream technical requirements.
• Sound knowledge of NSW coal mining legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical services function across mine planning, surveying, coal quality and logistics, drill and blast, and geology/geotechnical.
• Provide clear direction and accountability for a multi-disciplinary team.
• Drive short, medium and long term mine planning to balance safety, efficiency and commercial sustainability.
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure delivery aligns with targets, compliance and environmental obligations.
• Maintain hands-on technical credibility while coaching and developing the team.
• Champion a strong safety culture across technical and operational groups.

Job description

Myndshift Group is recruiting a Technical Services Superintendent for an established open cut coal operation in Central West NSW. You will lead mine planning, surveying, coal quality, logistics, drill and blast, and geology/geotechnical teams, ensuring safe, efficient and commercially sustainable extraction.

You will stay hands-on with upstream technical work while developing a growing team and maintaining strong regulatory compliance.