Technical Services Superintendent

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About the Role

Clermont Open Cut, a Glencore Operation, is currently seeking an experienced Technical Services Superintendent (Mine Planning) to join and support our team of technical professionals on site. Located on the western edge of the Bowen Basin, Clermont Open Cut is a high-performing truck and shovel operation that produces 12 million tonnes of coal per annum. Clermont Open Cut Operation is a safe and inclusive workplace focused on delivering high-performance outcomes. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, this role will offer variety and opportunity to the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of rolling medium-term mine plans aligned with business objectives and production targets.
• Optimise mine designs, schedules and resource utilisation to maximise value, productivity and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with mine planning, geology, geotechnical, operations and commercial teams to ensure integrated planning outcomes.
• Manage planning risks, monitor plan compliance and provide forecast updates to support informed decision-making.
• Lead, mentor and develop the mine planning team while driving continuous improvement and planning excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Extensive open cut mining experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team to deliver high-performance outcomes safely.
• Contractor management experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• A proven ability to lead and influence a team and make decisions based on your technical expertise.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• QLD Drivers Licence.
• A safety-conscious approach, preparedness to challenge the norm and drive continuous improvement, and experience implementing best practice using a hands-on approach.

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive remuneration package including fully maintained company vehicle and an annual short-term incentive bonus.
• Nine-day fortnight (5/2/4/3) work pattern available.
• Fully funded FIFO from Brisbane available.
• DIDO or residential options also available.
• Professional development, tailored training opportunities and a generous education assistance programme.
• Healthy Lifestyle reimbursement scheme, up to $3000 per year.
• Village accommodation for FIFO/DIDO.
• Heavily subsidised company housing along with a generous local living allowance when residing locally in the local community of Clermont.
• Relocation assistance.
• Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave.

Clermont is only a one-and-a-quarter-hour drive from Emerald, a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Mackay and a five-hour drive from Townsville. We have a diverse group of people employed at our operation who choose to commute from multiple locations across Queensland, along with those who live locally within the Isaac Region. If you’re passionate and driven, and can operate within a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact and join a team focused on fostering a culture that empowers and supports our most valuable asset, our people. Clermont Open Cut isn’t your typical coal mine.

See what it’s really like working at Clermont Open Cut by watching our ‘Day in the Life’ video.

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• S123 & G2 qualifications (desirable).
• Experience with Deswik and Spry software packages will be highly regarded.