Technical Services Superintendent

Clermont Coal Pty Ltd. Company; Clermont; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Nine day fortnight

FIFO from Brisbane

DIDO/Residential options

Education assistance

Lifestyle reimbursement

Village accommodation

Company housing

Relocation assistance

Long service leave

Job summary

Glencore's Clermont Open Cut in Queensland is seeking an experienced Technical Services Superintendent (Mine Planning) to lead the mine planning function on site. You will drive the development of rolling medium-term plans and optimise designs, schedules and resource utilisation to maximise value and productivity.

You will collaborate with planning, geology, geotechnical, operations and commercial teams, manage planning risks, mentor the planning team and champion continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or Civil Engineering
• Extensive Open Cut mining experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities
• S123 & G2 qualifications (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team to deliver high performance outcomes safely
• Contractor Management experience
• Strong communication skills
• A proven ability to lead and influence a team and make decisions based on your technical expertise
• Experience with Deswik and Spry software packages will be highly regarded
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• QLD Drivers Licence

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of rolling medium-term mine plans aligned with objectives.
• Optimize mine designs, schedules and resource utilisation.
• Collaborate with planning, geology, geotech, operations and commercial teams.
• Manage planning risks and monitor plan compliance.
• Lead and develop the mine planning team.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering

S123 & G2 qualifications

Tools

Deswik

Spry

Job description

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life. Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation. Clermont Open Cut, a Glencore Operation, is currently seeking an experienced Technical Services Superintendent (Mine Planning) to join and support our team of technical professionals on site. Located on the western edge of the Bowen Basin, Clermont Open Cut is a high performing truck & shovel operation that produces 12 million tonnes of coal per annum. Clermont Open Cut Operation is a safe and inclusive workplace focused on delivering high performance outcomes. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, this role will offer variety and opportunity to the right individual.

Core responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of rolling medium-term mine plans aligned with business objectives and production targets.
• Optimise mine designs, schedules, and resource utilisation to maximise value, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with mine planning, geology, geotechnical, operations, and commercial teams to ensure integrated planning outcomes.
• Manage planning risks, monitor plan compliance, and provide forecast updates to support informed decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the mine planning team while driving continuous improvement and planning excellence.

Requirements for the role include

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or Civil Engineering
• Extensive Open Cut mining experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities
• S123 & G2 qualifications (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team to deliver high performance outcomes safely
• Contractor Management experience
• Strong communication skills
• A proven ability to lead and influence a team and make decisions based on your technical expertise
• Experience with Deswik and Spry software packages will be highly regarded
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• QLD Drivers Licence

This role requires a safety conscious candidate prepared to challenge the norm, drive continuous improvement and who can demonstrate experience in implementing best practise using a hands‑on approach.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive remuneration package including fully maintained company vehicle and an annual short-term incentive bonus
• Nine day fortnight (5/2/4/3) work pattern available
• Fully funded FIFO from Brisbane available
• DIDO or Residential options also available
• Professional development, tailored training opportunities and a generous education assistance program
• Healthy Lifestyle reimbursement scheme, up to $3000 per year
• Village Accommodation for FIFO/DIDO
• Heavily subsidised Company housing along with a generous local living allowance when residing locally in local community of Clermont
• Relocation Assistance
• Access to Coal Mining Industry
• Long Service Leave

Clermont is only one and a quarter hour drive from Emerald, three-and-half hour drive from Mackay and a five-hour drive from Townsville.

We have a diverse group of people employed at our operation who choose to commute from multiple locations across Queensland along with those who live locally within the Isaac Region.

If you’re passionate and driven, and can operate within a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact and join a team focused on fostering a culture that empowers and supports our most valuable asset, our people.

Clermont Open Cut isn’t your typical coal mine. See what it’s really like working at Clermont Open Cut by watching our ‘Day in the Life’ video. Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field. Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.