Make your mark with Thiess  

Everyday, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.  

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. 

Thiess is the place to make things happen.  

The Opportunity

Thiess is seeking an experienced Technical Services Superintendent to join our project in the Bowen Basin.

This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering safe, efficient and commercially sound mine planning and engineering outcomes, while driving performance across a high-performing technical team.

Working a 5/2/4/3 roster and reporting to the Technical Services Manager, your duties will include:

• Coach and develop all Technical Services team members through mentoring and regular feedback
• Guide mine planning, design, scheduling and reporting activities
• Enable operational and financial performance through effective planning and optimisation
• Embed compliance with safety, environmental and statutory requirements through role modelling
• Manage short to medium-term planning including rolling schedules and reporting
• Provide technical input into production targets, cost forecasting and contract delivery
• Build strong relationships and coach the team to influence effectively with site leadership, client reps and key stakeholders

About you

• Degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering or Surveying
• Strong experience in open cut coal operations
• Proven experience coaching and developing technical professionals in an operational environment
• Solid background in mine planning, design and scheduling
• Experience using Spry, Deswik, Vulcan or similar mine planning software
• Sound understanding of Queensland mining regulations and safety systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across site

What Thiess Can Do for You 

• Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development
• Health & wellbeing rewards program through AIA Vitality
• Salary continuance insurance
• Salary sacrifice options – novated leasing  
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.
• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, FIFO and DIDO)
• Paid flights from Brisbane or travel allowance for DIDO or regional housing assistance for local living

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 inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change. 

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining. 

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’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers. 

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of 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. 

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com

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. 

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or the link below.

The Strong & Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 principles apply to this position.