Superintendent - Drill & Blast

at  Glencore

AT HAIL CREEK, EVERYTHING WE DO IS ABOUT DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE, OPTIMISING OUR ASSET AND IMPROVING OUR FUTURE. WE POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES. WE STRIVE TO BE INDUSTRY LEADERS – THE MINE OF CHOICE. IT’S A CULTURE THAT FOSTERS PRAGMATIC OUTCOMES WHERE THINGS HAPPEN QUICKLY. WE PROMOTE THOSE ‘OUT OF THE BOX’ IDEAS TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE AND NO DAY IS EVER THE SAME. WITH A LARGE AND PASSIONATE WORKFORCE OF OVER 1,000 PEOPLE, THERE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO CONTRIBUTE AND MAKE AN IMPACT.

GLENCORE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ADHERES TO THE RESPECT AT WORK LEGISLATION.Job Description
At Hail Creek, everything we do is about developing our people, optimising our asset and improving our future. We positively impact our people and communities. We strive to be industry leaders – the Mine of Choice. It’s a culture that fosters pragmatic outcomes where things happen quickly. We promote those ‘out of the box’ ideas to continuously improve and no day is ever the same. With a large and passionate workforce of over 1,000 people, there is a great opportunity for you to contribute and make an impact.
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Drill and Blast Superintendent to join our team at Hail Creek Open Cut.
Reporting to the Mining Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing all drill and blast activities, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance with safety and environmental standards, and alignment with production targets.

• Develop, implement, and oversee drill and blast plans to optimize coal recovery and minimise costs.
• Lead and manage the drill and blast team, including Shotfirers, Drillers, and Supervisors, to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Monitor and improve blast performance, ensuring fragmentation, vibration, and other parameters meet operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, environmental standards, and site safety protocols.
• Collaborate with geologists, mine planners, and contractors to align blasting activities with overall mine schedules.
• Manage drill and blast budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Provide training, mentoring, and development for team members to enhance skills and performance.