Mining Operations Superintendent - South Brisbane, Australia - OceanaGold

OceanaGold

Verified Company

South Brisbane, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Company Description

OceanaGold is a multinational gold producer committed to the highest standards of technical, environmental and social performance.

For more than 31 years, we have been contributing to excellence in our industry by delivering sustainable environmental and social outcomes for our communities, and strong returns for our shareholders.

Our global exploration, development, and operating experience has created a significant pipeline of organic growth opportunities and a portfolio of established operating assets including the Didipio Mine in the Philippines; Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand; and the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America.

The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology that connects communities around the world.

They also contribute to sustainable economic growth in the regions where we operate and direct employment for more than 2,500 people.

OGC VALUES:
CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

Applications close 1st March, 2023. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Mining Manager, the Mining Operations Superintendent is responsible in leading a dedicated team responsible for the operational performance of the mining operations through the planning, coordination and implementation of all underground mine activities.

In this capacity, the Mining Operations Superintendent is responsible for delivering strategic plan, drive improvement while balancing supply chain demand and ensuring their team safely and efficiently executes mining plans.

Objectives/Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and guidance that ensures the execution of mining operations meet all safety, quality, environmental, regulatory and operational standards requirements.
Responsibility for the coordination of underground mine operations, ensuring safe and productive work practices are executed, preparation of planning and scheduling to achieve production targets in alignment with business expectations.
Initiate, lead and execute production improvement activities and strategies through frontline leadership and people management of development, production, and haulage streams
Coaching and mentoring the Mining Supervisors for continuous improvement and personal development while delivering individual and team production targets through a cooperative approach with the workforce
Leading a plan driven organisation while promoting a strong relationship with the technical services team to achieve production deliverables.
Evaluating safety and operational performance and driving change to achieve safety, cost and volume targets through processes, equipment, and technology initiatives.
Set clear goals and expectations, provide feedback and address employee performance issues in a timely manner to allow them to fulfil the requirements of their position description safely and productively

Qualifications:

10 years industry experience in ideally in underground mining however Open Pit Mining experience is also desirable
3 years in a superintendent type role, proven experience in a similar role with leadership capabilities in relation to high performing teams.
A tertiary qualification (mining or similar) or demonstrable industry experience with a background in underground mine development and production.
Strong working knowledge of operational mining activities and mine planning processes with demonstrated experience managing operational teams in a mining environment
Highly collaborative people leader to provide operational direction to the mining teams to ensure resources, capacity and capabilities are aligned to the mining work plans.
Safety focused, proven incident investigations skills, preferably with ICAM experience
Proven highlevel planning and prioritization.
Strong communication and people skills with the ability to relate to people and levels throughout the organisation.
Committed to improving workplace culture through modelling and coaching positive work habits

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