Mine Control Supervisor

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The Opportunity

Pembroke Resources’ Olive Downs Complex is located approximately 40 kilometres south-east of Moranbah, with mining operations commencing in mid-2023. Thiess delivers full-service mining operations under a five-year contract, including mine planning, overburden removal, drill and blast, autonomous load and haul, water management, rehabilitation, and mine infrastructure.

We are currently seeking a Mine Control Supervisor to join our Autonomous Haulage System Team at Olive Downs Complex. Working a 7/7 Dayshift/Nightshift roster and reporting to the Superintendent Mine Control, your duties will include:

• Provide direction to the AHS Mining team and implement strategies that shape the culture and promote a safe, supportive and friendly working environment.

• Effectively communicate and foster collaborative relationships across the operation and support functions in accordance with the Site Establishment plan, Project Management plans and the site's SHMS.

• Maintain a proactive mindset, focusing on KPIs and continuous improvement across people, process and technology, and implement improvement actions for safety, utilisation, productivity and reliability.

• Ensure there is an effective and current business continuity plan in place for Mine Control.

• Demonstrate your commitment to safety and adhere to Site Safety Management Systems.

• Roster: 7/7

• Location: Moranbah, QLD

• Employment Type: Permanent

About you

• Demonstrated team leadership skills, with the ability to coach in a mining environment.
• Relevant experience adapting to a dynamic environment to meet outcomes with Autonomous Haulage Systems such as Minestar Command and/or Komatsu FrontRunner systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of heavy equipment operations work methods.
• Excellent time management, communication skills and collaboration experience across maintenance, and production process safety to ensure maximisation of performance.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Even-time 7/7 roster (day and night).
• Permanent full-time position.
• Competitive salary package.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

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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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