Technical Services Superintendent

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Technical Services Superintendent to lead the delivery of technical support and mine planning at Grosvenor Mine. Combining technical expertise with strong people leadership, you will help turn complex mining challenges into safe, practical and achievable plans. Working closely with operational teams, you’ll ensure technical priorities are aligned with the needs of the operation and its longer term objectives About the role You will lead the Technical Services function, developing team capability and providing trusted technical leadership to support operational decision-making.

Through effective planning, technical excellence, and a focus on long-term value creation, you will help future-proof the operation, overcome emerging challenges, and unlock the full potential of the business.

Key responsibilities include: Lead and develop a multidisciplinary technical team, setting clear priorities and accountabilities. Coordinate short- and medium-term mine planning, ensuring plans are practical, integrated and aligned with business objectives. Bring together mining engineering, geology, geotechnical, survey, ventilation and gas management inputs within the role’s agreed scope. Work closely with development and longwall teams to identify constraints, resolve technical issues and support delivery of the mine plan.

Ensure technical risks are identified, assessed and communicated, with effective controls incorporated into planning and operational activities. Oversee the quality and timely delivery of mine designs, schedules, technical reports and supporting documentation. Monitor performance against plans and lead improvements in planning accuracy, technical systems and operational efficiency. Manage departmental resources, contractors and expenditure within agreed budgets.

Promote a strong safety culture and maintain technical standards consistent with site requirements.

Qualifications

About you You’re a practical technical leader who understands underground longwall mining and knows how to connect technical work with operational delivery. You build capable teams, communicate clearly and confidently challenge decisions when safety or technical integrity is at risk.

You will bring

Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or a relevant technical discipline. Demonstrated underground longwall mining experience, including mine planning and operational technical support. Experience leading technical professionals and coordinating competing priorities. A strong understanding of development and longwall mining methods, sequencing and operational constraints. The ability to interpret technical information and turn it into clear, practical recommendations.

Experience with mine planning software, technical reporting and data analysis. Strong stakeholder engagement, problem solving and continuous improvement skills.