Mining Superintendent
Job no: 502718
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Rosebery Mine
We are MMG and we mine for progress
Rosebery is an underground polymetallic base metal mine located in the township of Rosebery in Tasmania, Australia. The mine is a deep, sub-level open stoping operation with complex mining conditions.
The Rosebery Mine has been at the heart of the Rosebery community since 1936 and is one of Tasmania’s largest and oldest continuously operating, underground mines producing zinc, copper and lead concentrates, as well as gold doré.
It supports approximately 500 employees and their families, has a strong community focus and engages a wide range of local businesses from across Tasmania in its supply chain boosting the economy of the West Coast of Tasmania and beyond.
The mine has a strong future, with extensive exploration activities which have continued to grow the resource and require mine planning beyond 10 years of continued operation.
Mining Superintendent
Reporting to the Manager – Mine Operations this role is to develop and reinforce processes and ensure front line leadership is adequately trained and resourced for the safe delivery of the mine plan. This is achieved by upholding MMG Rosebery Values:
- We Think Safety First
- We Respect Each Other
- We Work Together
- We Do What We Say
- We Want To Be Better
- We Act Like Business Owners
This position is offered as an 8/6 roster, DIDO or residential in Rosebery (accommodation supplied) with relocation support to Tasmania.
Key Accountabilities (however not limited to)
- Drive safety behaviours to achieve zero harm, by being accountable and focusing on safety as a front-line function.
- Work closely with Technical Services for continuous improvement and to execute mine plans.
- Managing team performance, development, and behaviour to meet targets.
- Ensure that the operation is adequately resourced for maximised equipment utilisation.
- Identify any non-conformances to KPI's resulting from repeat contributing factors and liaise with required stakeholders to develop and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Manage mining operational costs in line with budgets and contribute to the development of the departmental budget.
- Participate in Contract review meetings and ensure Contractors compliance to the Contract as well as MMG Standards.
Qualifications, Skills and Competencies;
- A proven history with safe work practises, with the ability to identify and address unsafe practices and lead by example.
- Experience with hard rock mining methods and broad experience of mine planning, ventilation, drill and blast, geology and geotechnical practices.
- 8+ years in mining/production roles, with 3+ years in a superintendent position.
- Strong prioritisation and communication skills.
- Mining Engineering Degree (desirable).
- Underground Supervisor's Certificate of Competency, or WA First Class Mine Manager's certificate (desirable) with a strong knowledge of mining regulations.
- Operate the business with a strong focus on cost management.
- Ability to lead through ambiguity, build team alignment and deliver results under pressure.
- Experience using SAP (desirable) and standard software programs for communicating messages within the business.
- Valid driver’s licence.
What we offer
At Rosebery, our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and inclusion and supports our people to grow. We offer;
- A safety-first culture.
- A workplace that has an exciting future.
- A workplace that fosters diversity and inclusiveness, and supports our people with the systems, skills and behaviours required to live our values.
- Family friendly rosters
- Reward and Recognition Scheme
- Bonus' including short term incentive program
- Corporate Discount Programs & Novated Leasing – Utilize a range of discount programs (health insurance, travel).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes free confidential counselling, wellbeing services.
- Relocation support
Who we are
MMG has a global presence, owning and developing copper, zinc and other base metals projects across Australia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Brazil, Peru and Botswana.
Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and inclusion and supports our people to grow.
We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better.
Headquartered in Melbourne, we are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx 1208) with an international shareholder base.
As a company, MMG strives for the best in safety, environmental protection, production standards and overall operational excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.
To know more about MMG please visit our webpage https://www.mmg.com/
If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role that empowers you to shape your work environment, we invite you to apply and join us in our pursuit of efficient and sustainable mining operations.
MMG Limited reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.
Advertised: Tasmania Standard Time
Applications close: Tasmania Standard Time
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