Technology Superintendent

New Hope Group; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5000 contributed annual to private健康?

5 weeks annual leave

Novated Lease / Salary packaging

Fitness Subsidy & Smart Saver

Wellness programs

Career development programs

Job summary

New Hope Group is seeking an experienced Technology Superintendent to lead and optimize our OT and IT environments at the New Acland Coal Mine, north-west of Toowoomba. You will drive reliability, security and continuous improvement while managing a team of Technology Analysts and coordinating with NHG vendors and departments.

Reporting to maintenance, you will align technology initiatives with operational needs, implement changes, manage budgets and lifecycle planning, and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Nationally recognised trade or technical qualification in OT/IT.
• Experience coordinating OT/IT maintenance in mining/industrial environments.
• Experience with OT/IT systems and hardware (ERP, CCTV, fleet systems).
• Knowledge of work management, change control, risk management and safe systems of work.
• Ability to lead, coach and prioritise technical staff and manage vendor performance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and comply with cybersecurity and SHEMS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and direction to site Technology roles, including prioritisation, coaching and development planning.
• Coordinate safe maintenance, support and improvement of site OT and IT systems and hardware.
• Act as primary site coordination point across NHG Technology, vendors and contractors for OT/IT priorities and incidents.
• Ensure technology solutions follow NHG intake processes and approved standards; obtain approvals for exceptions.
• Coordinate implementation of cyber security controls across OT/IT environments.
• Monitor performance, defects and risks; implement practical improvements to reliability and impact.
• Support budgeting, planning, lifecycle, spares management and asset disposal for OT/IT assets.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Planning

Communication

Change management

Education

Nationally recognised trade qualification or technical qualification (OT/IT)

Tools

ERP systems

Fleet management systems

CCTV

Digital radio communications

Networking (Wi-Fi, LTE)

Job description

• Permanent full-time position | Monday to Friday
• Live and work locally | 45 mins from Toowoomba
• Key technology leadership role | Highly competitive remuneration and benefits

The New Acland Coal Mine (NAC), a thin seam open cut mining operation is owned and managed by New Hope Group. Based in Acland, a short drive north-west of Toowoomba, NAC has played a key role in the Darling Downs region as an employer and economic contributor since it began operation in October 2002.

About the role:

As NAC continues to progress, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Technology Superintendent to drive the performance, reliability and continuous improvement of our Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) environments.WorkingMonday to Friday, and reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Technology Superintendent will ensure that site technology systems and hardware are secure, scalable, supportable and aligned with operational requirements, business needs and approved standards. You will lead a team of Technology Analysts and drive the implementation of technology changes across site operations.

What you will do:

• Provide daily leadership, direction and support to the site Technology roles, including task prioritisation, coaching, performance support and development planning
• Coordinate the safe and effective maintenance, support and improvement of site OT and IT systems, HME technology, light vehicle technology, and OT and IT hardware
• Act as the primary site coordination point across all site departments and New Hope Group (NHG) Technology, vendors and contractors for OT and IT system priorities, incidents, support requirements, projects and improvement work
• Ensure proposed site technology solutions follow the NHG intake process and align with approved architecture, security, integration, data, supportability and lifecycle standards, with exceptions formally assessed and approved before implementation
• Coordinate implementation of approved cyber security controls across site IT and OT environments, including asset visibility, access control, vulnerability remediation, secure configuration, monitoring support, physical protection and evidence required for assurance activities
• Monitor system performance, recurring defects, maintenance trends and operational risks, and implement practical tactics, repairs or improvement strategies to improve reliability and reduce business impact
• Support technology planning, budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, lifecycle planning, spares management, service agreements and disposal strategies for OT and IT assets

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• Relevant nationally recognised trade qualification, technical qualification or demonstrated equivalent experience in OT and IT systems
• Demonstrated experience coordinating maintenance, support or project activities across OT and IT in a mining, industrial, heavy industry or similar operational environment
• Experience with OT and IT systems and hardware, including ERP, Contractor Management Systems, Fleet management systems, collision awareness systems, digital radio communications, CCTV, networked field devices, environmental monitoring (Noise, Dust), machine technology, diagnostic systems, networking (Wi-Fi, LTE), business reporting, end-user hardware and supporting infrastructure
• Sound understanding of work management, defect management, change control, risk management, contractor management and safe systems of work within an operational site environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and prioritise the work of technical personnel while maintaining strong relationships with operational departments and external service providers
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, purchasing, lifecycle planning, continuous improvement and vendor performance management
• Strong communication, planning and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to translate technical issues into practical operational actions and clear business communication
• Proven ability to work to deadlines and ensure activities are performed in accordance with all relevant company, legislative, cybersecurity and SHEMS requirements

What working at NAC offers:

• $5000 contributed annual to your private health (Medibank)
• 5 weeks annual leave per annum
• Coal Long Service Leave after 8 years’ service in the industry
• Novated Lease / Salary packaging
• Fitness Subsidy & Smart Saver discount program
• Wellness programs including annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
• Working for an organisation who is committed to the prosperity of the local community
• Career development through structured programs and diversified on the job work experiences

Why work with us:

At NAC we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority and we are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment with the core objective that our people go home at the end of the day unharmed.

NAC offers a unique opportunity to live and work locally in the family friendly and developing Toowoomba Region, whilst enjoying the benefits a career in mining offers.

NHG and NAC are Equal Opportunity Employers and we committed to promoting a workforce that embodies the people, the community, and attributes of the regions in which we operate.