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 

We are seeking an experienced Drill & Blast Supervisor to control blasting operations on-site and be responsible for the coordination of drilling activities at Pembroke Resource’s project in the Bowen Basin - the Olive Downs Complex. 

This autonomous project, located 40 kilometres southwest of Moranbah, began operations in early 2023. Thiess has secured a five-year contract to deliver comprehensive mining services, including mine planning, overburden removal, drill and blast, load and haul (autonomous & manned), water management, rehabilitation, and infrastructure construction.

About the role

Working an 8/6 shift roster and reporting to the Drill and Blast Superintendent, your duties will include:

• Accountable for leading safe, efficient, and effective blasting
• Working towards cost optimisation through the effective utilization and care of plant and personnel
• Responsible for the effective leadership, training, and development of the Blast Crew
• Ensure that drilling and blasting production targets and efficiencies are maximised and carried out in a cost-effective manner

About you

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a workforce that is focused on developing a strong performance culture and a culture that values everyone’s contribution equally. You will thrive on meeting all goals and challenges, and act with fairness and integrity in all that you do. 

As a successful applicant, you’ll be a high-achieving team-focused individual who enjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Your exceptional relationship-building skills coupled with your ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders will also ensure your success in this role.

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential
• QLD Shotfirers ticket is required
• Coal mining experience is required
• Demonstrated experience leading a high-performing team

 What Thiess can do for you

• Help to build on your career, offering diverse opportunities to expand your skill set
• Permanent Full Time – 8/6 lifestyle roster
• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, FIFO or DIDO)
• Local Living Allowance available if applicable
• Thiess paid flights from Brisbane
• BIBO from Mackay
• Thiess’s commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mine
• Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality 
• Salary sacrifice options
• 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 – 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.

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

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.