Technical Services Superintendent

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Anglo American Steelmaking Coal

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.

Job Description

Our underground coal mine, Aquila, has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Services Superintendent that is based in Middlemount, QLD. You will work with our industry-leading remotely operated autonomous longwall technology, at our award-winning Aquila Mine.

The mine features two longwall systems (walk on, walk off) ensuring production continuity. Both longwalls are fully remote capable from the site-based Remote Operations Centre (ROC) on the surface of the mine.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will drive the provision of comprehensive ventilation and gas management and other technical services in order to support the safe achievement of the mine's operational targets. You will generally support all technical services functions as the effective department second in charge.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Management and control of the underground mine ventilation system, gas management systems and mine environmental monitoring system
• Implementation of best practice gas drainage and ventilation practices
• Leading a team of ventilation and gas drainage professionals
• Develop medium and long term plans which align to the mine business plan and overall ventilation strategy
• Ongoing design, planning, implementing and monitoring of system effectiveness against legislative and corporate requirements as well as driving performance in your team
• Undertake and participate in a variety of ventilation and gas projects for improvement of mine operations
• Provide technical assistance in order to ensure hazard identification and risk assessment principles are firmly applied to all processes to ensure a safe underground working environment
• Liaise with the operations team to ensure targets are safety delivered in accordance with the annual mine plan
• Lead mining projects and facilitate solutions to technical and operational problems.

Qualifications

To be successful in the role, you will have the following:

• Degree qualified in Mining Engineering, Ventilation or relevant field
• Statutory qualification as a Ventilation Officer will be highly regarded
• Significant experience in an underground coal mining operation as well as specialist knowledge in ventilation and gas drainage practices
• Demonstrated leadership skills with an ability to drive tangible performance in your team
• Experience with AutoCAD, XPAC, VentSim, Microsoft Suite
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills as well as the ability to drive performance

Additional Information

• Full-time permanent position based at Aquila Mine, Middlemount
• Monday to Friday staff roster (9-day fortnight available)
• Competitive salary package and annual incentive programs
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided
• Anglo American company benefits

What we Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership program's, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We're a large, successful multinational company – and we're still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE 

28 September 2025

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.