Technical Services Manager - Underground Mining

About the Role

As one of Australia’s leaders in underground mining and exploration, Centennial has a bright future.

We are currently looking for a Technical Services Manager to lead the Technical Services team and build a lucrative career in the mining industry at our Lake Macquarie based operation – Mandalong Mine.

At Centennial, we support your career growth by providing additional training and qualifications while you work leading to continual career development opportunities.

Our highly productive continuous mining operations maintain a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and dedication to our internal safety culture. 

Close to the attractive Lake Macquarie, Central Coast and Newcastle regions, there is a large range of relocation options for places to live, schools, services and recreational activities to enjoy.

Reporting to the Mine Manager, your role will be responsible for

• Managing the Mine Safety Management System and compliance for the relevant principal hazards associated with the Technical Services portfolio
• Developing holistic and value efficient Life of Mine / business plans
• Ensuring focus on operational readiness and planning execution to deliver high quality standards of operations and performance against plan
• Leading the Technical Services team to build robust, fit for purpose technical plans that integrate seamlessly with operational functions and deliver successful outcomes

Centennial is offering

• Permanent full-time position
• Attractive salary package
• Career development and training opportunities
• Salary sacrifice options
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts

Suitable candidates will have

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or a similar discipline
• Additional Technical, Management or Underground Coal Mine Statutory Qualifications may be advantageous
• Extensive experience in underground mining, preferably within multiple sites/roles
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership role in an underground coal mining environment
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and lead teams to successfully achieve complex tasks and functional targets
• Solid experience implementing ‘best practise’ into Mine Planning activities
• Strong communication and people skills and the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent work ethic and positive attitude towards team leadership
• Strong understanding of NSW Coal Mines regulatory environment

About Centennial

Centennial Coal Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asia's largest independent Energy Group, Banpu Public Company Limited.

We employ over 1,700 highly skilled employees across our operations and are New South Wales leading supplier of coal-fired energy. 

Centennial is the heart of innovation, technology, and sustainability, offering a career that is both challenging and rewarding.

How to apply

Click APPLY or email inquiries to recruitment@centennialcoal.com.au 

Applications close – Sunday 5 May 2024