About us

With a global business, we offer diverse and rewarding careers. We are committed to Thiess being a company and a culture where great people can excel and where they are developed and supported to reach their highest potential. Join our team today.

About the role

The Superintendent Mining role will assist Mining Manager to coordinate all mining supervisors in the workplace of the removal of overburden/inter burden in a safe, effective manner on time and within budget in a designated area.

In this role, you will:

• Monitor team or area performance and keeps people informed of progress to ensure delivery against objectives.
• Manage workplace conflict
• Identify the views of other business areas or teams to ensure a broad perspective is gained.
• Regularly review the effectiveness of the critical controls for key risks with direct reports.
• Recognise good HSE behaviours and performance.
• Ensure early advice and recommendations to the Project Manager on areas of cost or service risk and opportunity.
• Actively monitor, assess and provide recommended management initiatives to respond to potential and actual risks.
• Commit significant resources (e.g. people, time, money) to achieve key or new business priorities.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, statutory obligations and Thiess policy.
• Avoid situation resulting in a conflict of interest, bribery or the use of inducements to secure business.

About you

• Senior High School or Graduate from Tertiary Degree in Mine Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years previous experience in a similar role experience in large open cut mining operation in Coal and Minerals of which at least one or two years in production/service supervision/ management role 
• Comprehensive knowledge in mining equipment.
• Has experience in Client relations
• Have a good understanding of financial reporting & concepts
• Certified in POP & POM

About us

We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia, Africa and the Americas. For more than 80 years, we’ve operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses that insight to optimise solutions for each project and create lasting value for our clients and the communities we live and work in.

Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com

Driving a diverse, inclusive and respectful culture

We’re committed to safe, healthy and respectful workplaces. A place where everyone matters always.

We welcome and celebrate the differences and similarities among people including gender, identity, ethnicity, race, heritage, sexual orientation, disability, age, culture, religion, language, appearance, parental status and education.

We believe diverse experiences and perspectives not only make us more innovative, productive and engaged, but are crucial to our success.

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How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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