Technical Services Superintendent
We are pleased to be partnering with one of our leading clients to recruit a Technical Services Superintendent on a permanent basis for their underground gold project in the Northern WA Goldfields on an 8/6 FIFO roster out of Perth.
Reporting to the Underground Manager, this is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced underground mining professional looking to take the next step toward operational leadership. Acting as the bridge between technical services and mining operations, you will play a critical role in driving mine performance, mentoring technical teams, and contributing to the long-term success of one of Australia’s premier underground gold operations.
Key responsibilities:
Key leadership role with Tier-1 gold producer and a clear development pathway toward an Alternate Underground Manager position. There is also exposure to a high-performing underground operation with a strong safety and production culture.
Unfortunately, MPI are only able to consider people with appropriate and relevant experience, and who are either Australian Permanent Residents or have the necessary permits to work in Australia and whom are currently in Australia.
Reporting to the Underground Manager, this is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced underground mining professional looking to take the next step toward operational leadership. Acting as the bridge between technical services and mining operations, you will play a critical role in driving mine performance, mentoring technical teams, and contributing to the long-term success of one of Australia’s premier underground gold operations.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate the site technical services function across planning, scheduling and mine optimisation
- Monitor daily production performance and infrastructure projects, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes and efficiencies
- Provide technical direction and clear communication of schedules and mine plans to Engineers, Foremen and Shift Supervisors
- Identify and progress business improvement initiatives and economic optimisation opportunities
- Solve technical and operational challenges through practical, data-driven decision making
- Mentor, coach and develop engineering and technical personnel through regular training, support and performance reviews
- Foster strong collaboration between technical and operational teams to ensure alignment and successful execution
- Be a point of contact for Geotechnical, Survey, Vent and Projects departments.
- Minimum 7 years’ underground mining experience
- Degree in Mining Engineering recognised in Australia
- WA First Class Mine Managers Certificate, desirable
- Strong underground production and mine planning experience
- Deep understanding of highly productive narrow vein mining environments
- Exposure to a variety of underground mining methods.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing professional technical teams
- Strong capability using mine planning and design software, including Deswik and Ventsim
- Manual C class driver’s licence.
Key leadership role with Tier-1 gold producer and a clear development pathway toward an Alternate Underground Manager position. There is also exposure to a high-performing underground operation with a strong safety and production culture.
Unfortunately, MPI are only able to consider people with appropriate and relevant experience, and who are either Australian Permanent Residents or have the necessary permits to work in Australia and whom are currently in Australia.
Nathan Giglia
Principal Consultant | Mining and Resources
If you have any questions about this role, please contact me.
Job ID: 40159 NG
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