TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER

Job ID
931145
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Location
Austraila - Bowen, QLD
Categories
Mining Maintenance
Applications close
22 May 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

MAKE YOUR MARK WITH THIESS

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.
Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.
Thiess is the place to make things happen.
We are currently seeking Technical Services Managers for a number of positions across our operations, including key projects in the Bowen Basin.

ABOUT US

We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia, Africa and the Americas. For more than 80 years, we’ve operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses that insight to optimise solutions for each project and create lasting value for our clients and the communities we live and work in.
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.
Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll play a critical role in leading technical teams and delivering high-quality solutions that support safe, efficient, and productive mining outcomes.

As one of our next Technical Services Managers, your key responsibilities will include:

• Utilising your skills to ensure development of the rolling 16-week schedule for: Dig, Dump & Haul, for the mining operation
• Use your scheduling experience and problem-solving skills to keep the rolling mine schedule aligned to strict budget requirements.
• Lean on your cost focus attitude and utilise in house data capture software to show the cost impact of designs and schedules.
• Draw on your CAD experience to ensure mine designs align to operational requirements and changes in geology.
• Ensure completion of planning and scheduling activities in the weekly planning cycle.
• Learn and assist in the End of Month reporting process.
• Let your natural curiosity lead you to continually investigate & improve work methods in the technical team.
• Liaise with your offsite engineering support team
• Provide engineering and technical services to support production activities and foster innovation
• Leading and mentoring a professional team of Engineers
• Develop key relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Actively participate as a Site Senior Leadership team member to ensure overall project success.

Role Requirements as a Technical Services Manager at Thiess:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (mining or civil) is desirable
• Proven experience in a similar role
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Commitment to health and safety objectives
• Relevant computer packages for mine design and scheduling activitie