Technical Services Superintendent

Fitzroy Mining Operations; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO available

Accommodation provided

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Ironbark No 1 mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin seeks a Superintendent of the site-based Technical Services team to shape performance through mine planning, technical excellence and operational execution. You will lead a diverse team, safeguard safety standards and drive improvements across surveying, ventilation, mine planning and development while engaging with site personnel and the broader Argo Complex.

The role offers a 5/2/4/3 roster, FIFO options, inclusive accommodation and attractive

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar coal mining leadership role.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Experience leading internal and contractor teams.
• Experience overseeing system reviews and improvement initiatives.
• Budget and cost control experience.
• Decisive with strong accountability.
• Ability to build relationships and maintain resilience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site-based technical services team.
• Coordinate mine planning, design, scheduling, and development.
• Engage with site personnel on operational, technical and safety matters.
• Lead optimisation and process improvement with operations.
• Report to Site leadership and work with SSE GM.

Skills

Coal mining experience

Leadership

Budget & cost control

Mine planning

Technical services

Decision making

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Ironbark No 1 mine is located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, approximately 30km north-east of Moranbah and 160km from Mackay and forms part of the broader Argo Complex. This integrated mining complex includes the Carborough Board & Pillar and Broadlea Open Cut Mines, as well as a centralised Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP), where collaboration between our sites and teams is key to delivering safe and efficient outcomes.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a rare opportunity to take aleading technical role at Ironbark, with the influence to shape the future performance of the operation. As the Superintendent of the site-based Technical Services team you will be a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in connectingmine planning, technical excellence and operational executionto deliver safe, productive and optimised mining outcomes.

Provide oversight and leadership to the site based technical services team.

Communicate, liaise and constructively engage with key site personnel regarding operational, technical and safety related matters.

Short, medium and long term mine planning and design activities including Mine design, scheduling and Development of plans to maximise mine optimisation.

Responsible for (but not limited to):

Surveying

Ventilation & Gas Drainage

Mine Planning

Management of optimisation and process improvement in conjunction with operational requirements.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU

Extensive experience in a similar position within coal

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Experience managing and leading teams - internally as well as contractor management and performance

Have a strong understanding and ability to oversee system reviews, refinement and carry out implementations for improvement initiatives

Have experience in managing and maintaining budget and cost control processes

Be decisive, accountable and able to make things happens.

Bring a positive attitude, resilience and the ability to build strong relationships

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

5 / 2 / 4 / 3 roster, every second Friday off!

Ideally this position suits someone based in the Moranbah, Mackay, Airlie Beach area or someone willing to relocate.

FIFO is available for the right applicant

Accommodation is provided and flexible based on your home location.

Attractive remuneration and other benefits available with career progression opportunities.

Reporting to the General Manager (SSE), Ironbark is entering a critical phase of building and strengthening its site leadership team, creating a significant opportunity for a strong Technical Services professional to make a meaningful impact.