Superintendent Mine Geology | Olympic Dam | 8/6At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential.
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About the Role We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Mine Geology Superintendent to lead our underground mine geology and core processing teams onsite at Olympic Dam.
In this role, you will oversee all underground mine geology activities, driving technical excellence to ensure that geological information is not only accurately collected but translated into meaningful insights that support orebody optimisation and extraction.
We believe that our success begins with our people and your leadership will play a key role in promoting an environment where everyone feels supported, heard, and respected, while maintaining a culture of safety, inclusivity, and teamwork.
You will be responsible for mentoring and developing a diverse and skilled team, helping them grow both technically and professionally.
Working with a back-to-back you will share leadership of approximately 40 people across these teams, to deliver a variety of geological outputs that assist the Olympic Dam Operation to safely and reliably identify and optimise value from their world class deposit.
This role will be based at Olympic Dam on an 8/6 basis.
FIFO from Adelaide, DIDO or residential options are available. Reporting to the Manager Geoscience, in this role you will:
Prioritise safety by managing risks effectively and demonstrating strong safety leadership behaviours.Oversee key functional areas, including diamond drill design/scheduling, core logging and processing, stope design, underground production support, mapping and reconciliation.Drive cultural and capability growth by inspiring your team and promoting an inclusive and supportive work environment.Ensure Geoscience Excellence through delivering the right data at the right time to support geological outputs such as block models and 5-year plans.Champion continuous improvement in geological processes to optimise ore recovery, reduce dilution and meet production goals.Create and nurture successful working relationships across departments to ensure geological work aligns with broader operational needs.About You Experienced geology leader with a proven ability to influence, coach, and mentor individuals and teams.Passionate about people development with a focus on building high-performing, cohesive teams where everyone feels valued.Committed to process improvement with a keen interest in innovation and new technologies to enhance operational effectiveness.Collaborative mindset, able to align geological work with operational and business goals while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.Dedication to health and safety as a core priority for yourself and your team.Exposure to underground mining and diamond drilling, with a solid understanding of mining cycles, grade control, and reconciliation.Software experience in Vulcan, Leapfrog, and/or Deswik is desirable.How to Apply Please apply before 11 November 2024
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