Technical Services Superintendent (Underground Coal)

Fitzroy Mining Operations; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Argo Natural Resources is seeking an experienced Technical Services Superintendent (Underground Coal) for Ironbark. You will lead the site-based technical services team, coordinating mine planning, surveying, ventilation and development activities to maximise safety, productivity and optimisation.

The role interfaces with operations and site leadership to deliver robust technical outcomes. The ideal candidate has extensive underground coal mining leadership experience, a relevant tertiary

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar underground coal mining leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead site technical services teams and contractors.
• Strong budget planning and cost control processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of site-based technical services team including surveying, ventilation and gas drainage.
• Lead mine planning, scheduling and design activities to maximise safety and productivity.
• Drive process improvements and optimisation in collaboration with operations.

Skills

Underground mining

Team leadership

Budget management

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Decision making

Education

Bachelor-level/minimum degree in mining or related field

Job description

Technical Services Superintendent (Underground Coal)

Join Argo Natural Resources, a business built around people.

Argo Natural Resources is a people-led mining business producing high-quality steelmaking coal from assets located in Queensland's Bowen Basin.

With operations including Carborough Downs, Ironbark No. 1, Broadlea and New Burton Mine, Argo is proud to play a vital role in Queensland's resources industry.

This role is based at Ironbark. Argo brings together people, performance and operational excellence to responsibly deliver the resources that help build our cities and support thriving communities.

ABOUT THIS 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.

ABOUT YOU

Extensive experience in a similar position within Underground Coal Mining

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

Experienced 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

WHY ARGO?

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

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.

At Ironbark, we are building more than an operation - we are building a long-term team of skilled, committed people who want to grow, contribute, and be part of our success for years to come.

At Argo, your next career step isn’t just a move - it’s where your experience is valued, your impact is amplified, and you’re set up to excel.