Technical Services Superintendent
Core
Lead technical support and mine planning for an underground longwall coal mine, ensuring alignment with operational needs and long-term objectives.
Role type
Senior Technical Services Superintendent (Mining)
Builds
Safe, practical mine plans and operational delivery for underground longwall production.
Domain
Mining (Coal, Underground Longwall)
Required skills
Underground longwall mining expertise, mine planning, team leadership, multi-disciplinary coordination (engineering, geology, geotechnical, survey, ventilation), risk management, budget management, technical reporting
Preferred skills
Mine planning software proficiency, data analysis, continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary technical team; Coordinate short- and medium-term mine planning; Integrate inputs from mining engineering, geology, geotechnical, survey, ventilation, and gas management; Resolve technical issues with development and longwall teams; Identify and assess technical risks; Oversee quality and delivery of mine designs and reports; Monitor performance against plans; Manage departmental resources and expenditure; Promote safety culture and maintain technical standards