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

In this role, you will:

• Ensure everyone understands the group’s objectives.
• Review and check all daily drilling and blasting production data ensuring accurate information is recorded in Mine track.
• Review and check daily staff, employee and sub-contractor timesheets.
• Review and check all Blast contractor reports and invoices.
• Regularly audit blast contractors working area, data control, inventory control and Magazine area.
• Actively contribute in the implementation drill and blast plans with engineers and other supervisors.
• Actively communicate drill and blast planning outcomes with other Superintendents.
• Participate in the business planning process to ensure our business and services are focused on client needs.
• Co-ordinate all activities for drill and blast staff and employees including blast contractors ensuring successful and cost-effective implementation of plans.
• Ensure drill and blast plans are implemented according to design with survey markers in place prior to drill and blast activities.
• Ensure areas are prepared appropriately for equipment access.
• Communicate daily with Maintenance department ensuring drilling equipment are maintained in good condition while achieving production targets.
• Develop standard procedures for drilling and blasting activities.
• Observe and review all blasts fired ensuring optimal fragmentation, no misfires, appropriate explosive material used, etc.
• Maximize production at reduced cost & reduce production risks.
• Ensure Client needs are met and responded effectively.
• Develop workforce to ensure they are focused and constantly achieving target, while creating a participating work environment.
• Co-operate, encourage, motivate and provide skills training for employees in order to develop and enhance their abilities both as individuals and as part of a team.
• Ensure operation expertise is up to date.
• Investigate and adopt where appropriate new technologies and practices.
• The above-mentioned accountabilities do not cover the full scope of work and you will be required to perform additional duties from time to time as directed.

About you

• Graduated from Bachelor Degree in Mine Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in large open cut mining operation of which at least one or 3 years in production/service supervision/ management role.
• Certified in POM from Mine and Energy Department.
• Comprehensive knowledge in mining concept and applications
• Computer literate
• Financial reporting & concepts
• OHS&E requirements Legislative and statutory requirements

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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