Technical Services Superintendent – Longwall Mine Planning

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

FIFO options

Relocation assistance

Subsidised accommodation

Gym membership

Company funded camp

Bus transfers

Job summary

Anglo American Grosvenor Mine in Moranbah, Queensland, seeks an experienced Technical Services Superintendent to lead technical support and mine planning. You will combine technical leadership with people management to turn complex mining challenges into practical, safe plans that align with operations and long‑term objectives.

You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, coordinate short- and medium‑term planning, and integrate input from mining engineering, geology, geotechnical, survey,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• Underground longwall mining experience in planning and technical support.
• Experience leading technical professionals and coordinating competing priorities.
• Understanding of development and longwall mining methods, sequencing, and constraints.
• Ability to interpret technical information and produce clear recommendations.
• Experience with mine planning software, technical reporting and data analysis.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, problem solving and continuous improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary technical team, setting clear priorities and accountabilities.
• Coordinate short- and medium-term mine planning, ensuring plans are practical, integrated and aligned with business objectives.
• Integrate inputs from mining engineering, geology, geotechnical, survey, ventilation and gas management.
• Work with development and longwall teams to identify constraints and support the mine plan.
• Identify and control technical risks, communicating them with appropriate controls.
• Oversee the delivery of mine designs, schedules, reports and supporting documentation.
• Monitor performance and drive improvements in planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage departmental resources, contractors and expenditure within budgets.
• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain technical standards.

Skills

Longwall mining

Mine planning

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Safety culture

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Mine planning software

Job description

Anglo American Grosvenor Mine in Moranbah, Queensland, seeks an experienced Technical Services Superintendent to lead technical support and mine planning. You will combine technical leadership with people management to turn complex mining challenges into practical, safe plans that align with operations and long‑term objectives.

You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, coordinate short- and medium‑term planning, and integrate input from mining engineering, geology, geotechnical, survey,