Superintendent, Drill & Blast

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The Opportunity

Were seeking a Drill & Blast Superintendent to champion production excellence and safety leadership at Pembroke Resources Olive Downs Complex in the Bowen Basin. Located 40 km southwest of Moranbah this cuttingedge autonomous operation commenced production in early 2023.

Thiess has been engaged on a fiveyear mining services contract delivering endtoend capability across mine planning overburden removal drill and blast load and haul water management rehabilitation and key infrastructure works.

About the role

Working a 5/2 4/3 day shift only roster reporting to the Mining Manager your duties will include:

• Provide technical advice/expertise on drill & blast operations
• Design and execute blast design and site services plans
• Ensure that the project drill and blast contract requirements are clearly understood and executed
• Ensuring that drilling and blasting production targets are met and efficiencies maximised
• Coordination of pit dewatering and delineation activities
• Effective leadership training and development of crew
• Ensure all statutory and company safety compliance is maintained hazards identified and risk mitigated
• Ensure all reporting is completed accurately and in a timely manner

About you

By joining our team you will have the opportunity to be a part of an established workforce that is focused on developing a strong performance culture and a culture that values everyones contribution equally. You will thrive on meeting all goals and challenges and act with fairness and integrity in all that you do.

As a successful applicant youll be a high-achieving team-focused individual whoenjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Your exceptional relationship-building skills coupled with your ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders will also ensure your success in this role.

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
• A strong working knowledge of drill and blast safety procedures and regulations
• Demonstrated ability in product selection and cost management
• Team management experience at the Superintendent level including a talent for building a high-performing culture - desirable
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• QLD Shotfirers ticket - desirable
• Coal mining experience

What Thiess can do for you

• Permanent full-time positionworking a 9 day fortnight
• Competitive salary package site allowance
• Eligibility for annual bonus scheme
• Full camp facilities and meals provided
• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local FIFO or DIDO)
• Thiess commitment to ongoing training & developmentas part of delivering a modern autonomous mine
• Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality
• Salary sacrifice options flights and novated leasing
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank) travel & retail products.

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders the legendary Thiess brothers and their families is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

Were creating a culture of curiosity knowledge-sharing and continuous learning supporting our people to contribute to Thiess success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

Well support you to hone your skills and develop new ones take on challenges and grow through mentorship collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. Were focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe included and empowered.

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How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition development and a stimulating and satisfying work environment there is no better time to join Thiess.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants which includes two employment references a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application and your recruiter will support you through the process.

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Applications close

02 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time