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:

• Assist the Project Manager to plan, lead, organise and control project resources, in human and equipment capital terms, to meet both client and TCI targets in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Co-ordinate establishment, monitoring and update of all project plans, budget, program resource requirements to ensure delivery of the project on time and to budget;
• Manage site budgets; Meet budget productivity and utilisation rates;
• Meet, as a minimum, overburden and coal mining targets in accordance with internally generated mine plans;
• Constantly achieve, and exceed, benchmark KPI’s in terms of equipment performance, cost control, coal recovery and overall production targets;
• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of monthly financial reporting;
• Maximise profitability to satisfy or exceed financial goals of the project; identify areas for operational efficiency and deliver on commitments;
• Actively investigate enhancement to procedures and process that achieve Improvements in performance, job satisfaction, and productivity;
• Provide effective and ethical leadership which is innovative to the extent it needs to be to meet changing and challenging conditions;
• Establish and maintain a harmonious client relationship to assist project delivery and enhance client satisfaction;
• Manage relationship with subcontractors to ensure a high level of performance in terms of time, cost and quality;
• Maintain good relations with community figure heads.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Survey or related mining discipline – essential; must have 5 years experiences as a Deputy Project Manager Mining experience with stable employment background with a minimum of 10 years professional experience in production/service supervision/management role.
• Have experience at mine planning, subcontract management, cost management and managing staff
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering and construction/mining management principles and practices and the associated flow of design and construction/mining project management, Tendering process,Financial concepts; Hold POU certificate of Mine Energy Department is desirable; OHS&E requirements Legislative and statutory requirements
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; good in coaching/mentoring and negotiation/mediation; good analytical; conflict resolution; sound decision making skills
• Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written and computer literate.

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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