post Title;
Production Supervisor
Job number: 763435
CSG: Coal
Site: BMA -
Broadmeadow
Business / Project: BMA
Job type: Full
Time - Permanent
Location: Australia
- Queensland
About the company and site:
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance
(BMA) is Australia's largest coal miner and exporter, and the world's largest
supplier to the seaborne coking coal market. BMA is part of the world's largest
diversified resources company managing seven mines and a port in Central
Queensland. The company is experiencing a major demand for its products, with
its outstanding resource base and first class infrastructure assets providing a
strong foundation on which to grow the business.
BMA Broadmeadow Mine is a punch
Longwall underground coal mine located 190 kilometres South West of Mackay and
the Whitsunday coast. Drawing on a large coal reserve, Broadmeadow Mine will
produce 5.2mtpa of high quality coking coal. At Broadmeadow our core value is
to achieve Zero Harm and world class performance which will further enhance
BMA's competitiveness in the international coking coal market. With the
introduction of Longwall Top Coal Caving mining method, 2 new continuous miner
packages and future plans for Underground mines in the area opportunities with
BMA are endless.
About the role:
BMA Broadmeadow Mine is currently
seeking applicants for the roles of Longwall Production Supervisor and
Development Production Supervisor.
The Longwall Production Supervisor
role will be critical for the successful implementation and operation of
Longwall Top Coal Caving at Broadmeadow Mine, where a high level of automated
mining process and sequences will be paramount for enabling safe and consistent
production.
The Development Production
Supervisor role will be responsible for the operation of a modern high
productivity development panel that incorporates a monorail services system.
Reporting to the Underground Shift
Superintendent the successful candidates will be dynamic leaders with a strong
commitment to drive production processes and the confidence to involve their
people in all elements of the job. To be successful in this role a demonstrated
commitment to achieving "Zero Harm" is essential.
Specific challenges within this role will include:
- Provide supervision of and leadership to longwall crew members and assist in their coaching and development, fostering a positive and productive working relationship with crew members;
- Provide support to the Shift Superintendent by safely managing the crew to achieve production, maintenance and cost targets;
- Facilitate effective interaction between the crew and other shifts and operational personnel;
- Performance management and development of crew members;
- Ensure that all work performed by the crews within the area is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation;
- Maintaining high levels of longwall automation utilisation;
- Ensure a pro-active approach to safety management;
- Assist with the implementation of safe work procedures including conducting safety inspections, assisting in conducting safety observations and contact sessions, and participating in safety investigations as required;
- The allocation of resources in line with the requirements and directions of the Shift Superintendent; and
- Provide technical and practical support to the crews.
Competencies and requirements of the role:
- Experience in high productivity continuous miner and/or automated longwall operations;
- Demonstrated Commitment to achieving Zero Harm;
- A QLD Deputies Certificate of Competence or a NSW equivalent;
- Strong coaching skills with a desire to mentor others;
- Sound technical and operating knowledge of development and/or longwall mining processes;
- Excellent leadership skills and the ability to manage individuals and teams;
- Strong planning and organisational abilities; and
- Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships within and between teams.
In return, we will offer the successful candidate:
- Even time roster 5/4, 4/5;
- Subsidised camp accommodation;
- An attractive remuneration package including a performance based bonus scheme;
- Education assistance program;
- Salary sacrifice options;
- Share Plus scheme; and
- Opportunity for career advancement with support to obtain 2nd Class ticket.
With BMA's large investments and
underground developments already underway, the future has never been brighter
for underground professionals in our world class organisation.
Closing date:
21 Nov 2013 5:00pm E. Australia
Standard Time
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