Technical Services Superintendent - Expatriate FIFO

About the role

Reporting to the Mining Principal - Technical Services, you will provide strategic direction and technical oversight across mine planning, drill and blast, geotechnical functions, maintenance strategies and operational performance. The role drives safety, operational excellence, innovation and continuous improvement, working with site and corporate teams so that technical systems, standards and processes support safe, efficient and sustainable production. It is an expatriate FIFO position on a 16/12 roster from major Australian capital cities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead short, medium and long-term mine planning processes and optimise mining systems across operations.
• Provide technical leadership across mine design, scheduling, fleet management, drill and blast and geotechnical disciplines.
• Drive safety excellence, risk management and compliance with operational and corporate standards.
• Champion innovation, technology adoption and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop technical teams to build capability and succession pathways.
• Collaborate with operational, processing, finance, supply chain and community stakeholders.
• Monitor operational performance, manage budgets and report on key technical and business metrics.

Required profile

• Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology or a related discipline.
• Extensive mining industry experience, including significant leadership experience in technical services and mine planning.
• Experience across multiple operations and culturally diverse environments.
• Proven track record of operational improvements, team building and influencing positive change.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
• Right to live and work in Australia; must meet PNG Work Permit and Federal Police Clearance requirements.

Required skills

• Open pit mining operations
• Mine design and scheduling
• Fleet optimisation
• Drill and blast
• Geotechnical risk management

What we offer

• Work for an international mining company with a diverse workforce and an excellent safety record.
• Corporate and discounted rates with Medibank and Qantas Club.
• Access to Harmony's benefits discounts scheme.