Superintendent Draglines

Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We operate four mines in NSW and Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in Queensland's Bowen Basin.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal awards, recognises and celebrates individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

Dragline Superintendent | Blackwater Mine

Lead one of Australia's most critical mining operations at the iconic Blackwater Mine.

As part of one of Australia's leading mining companies, with six world-class mining assets across NSW and Queensland, we are seeking an experienced Dragline Superintendent to provide leadership, technical direction and operational excellence across our dragline operations at Blackwater Mine.

This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll be responsible for delivering safe, reliable and efficient dragline performance while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager Production, the Dragline Superintendent is responsible for leading dragline operations, ensuring safe operations, achieving production targets and developing a high-performing team. You will work closely with Maintenance, Technical Services and Production teams to optimise dragline performance and maximise business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture across all dragline activities.
• Deliver dragline productivity and cost performance targets.
• Provide leadership and direction to Supervisors and operational teams.
• Ensure quality handover of work areas to the next process (coal uncovery, minimise coal losses, ramps and walls dug to design).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance.
• Manage production plans and coordinate dragline activities to meet mine schedules.
• Build capability within teams through coaching, mentoring and development.

About You

You are a respected leader with extensive open-cut coal mining experience and a strong track record of delivering results through people.

You'll bring:

• Significant experience in dragline mining operations.
• Proven leadership capability in a mining production environment.
• Strong understanding of safety systems and risk management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large operational teams.
• Excellent technical knowledge of dragline production and mine planning interfaces.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of one of Australia's leading mining companies.
• Work at iconic Blackwater Mine with the largest Dragline Fleet in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Lead a critical operation that directly influences site performance and business outcomes.
• Join a collaborative and high-performing leadership team.
• Competitive remuneration and genuine career development opportunities.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• 26 weeks' paid parental leave.
• $4k for successful employee referrals.
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative.
• Salary sacrifice opportunities.

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

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