Make your mark with Thiess 

Every day, 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.

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The Opportunity 

We are seeking a Technical Services Superintendent to lead a team of Mine Engineers and Environmental Advisors to provide accurate, timely and innovative mine plans that can be implemented safely and efficiently at our Lake Vermont located 19kms north of Dysart.

About the role

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

• Facilitate periodic reviews of all critical mine planning inputs and reconcile actual vs planned performance
• Lead development of mine design, weekly planning and scheduling process documents and seek feedback/review through mine planning COP
• Participate in regular client & internal meetings to address ongoing mine planning methodologies, and strategies.
• Ensure regular engagement and work collaboratively with site technical services personnel and provide mentoring in technical development.
• Understand and communicate contractual requirements both internally and with client.
• Provide mentoring to graduates
• Provide expert input into the Mine Planning COP
• Development of mid term mine plan volumes and financial forecasting
• Identify project risks from a technical, HSE and cost perspective during the mine planning phase so as to ensure their potential impact on the project are identified, documented and communicated
• Ensure that risk management checklists are used for mine design and scheduling activities
• Ensure that appropriate risk mitigation strategies are identified and make recommendation to Technical Services/ Site / Project Management

About you

The ideal candidate will have extensive mine planning and engineering experience at a large scale mining operation, as well as an advanced understanding of computerised mine planning systems. You will also possess strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish effective working relationships with key internal and external clients.

Additionally, you will have:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications;
• Previous experience in a technical services senior role,
• Extensive experience in a mining engineering environment,
• Proven ability to manage a team with positive outcomes,
• Can demonstrate positive stakeholder engagement,
• Proficient in financial, mine planning and scheduling packages,
• Analytical and strategic thinking as well as problem solving and lateral thinking,
• Knowledge of the relevant regulations, guidelines and Australian standards.

What Thiess can do for you

• Permanent full-time position working a 9 day fortnight
• Competitive salary package + site allowance
• Eligibility for annual bonus scheme
• Full camp facilities and meals provided
• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, FIFO or DIDO)
• Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mine
• Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality 
• Salary sacrifice options – flights and novated leasing   
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products. 

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 and their families 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.

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