Superintendent Mechanical Engineering (MEM)

South32

Posted on:  5th Oct 2024

ABOUT GM³ and IMC

On 29th August 2024, Illawarra Metallurgical Coal (IMC) ownership changed from South32 to Gear M Illawarra Met Coal Pty Ltd trading as GM3. For an interim period between September 2024 to February 2025, South32 will continue to provide recruitment services on behalf of GM³. As such, please be aware that the job you are applying for is with GM³. 

GM3 is an emerging Australian metallurgical coal mining entity owned by global investment entity Golden Energy and Resources (GEAR) and M Resources, a market leader in metallurgical coal industry services.

Illawarra Metallurgical Coal (IMC) produces premium quality, hard coking coal for steelmaking, which is transported within Australia and around the world. We operate two underground metallurgical coal mines, two preparation plants and a logistics chain.  

WHAT GM³ OFFERS

  • Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Study leave and education assistance

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position based at the Appin mine which is, near the coastal city of Wollongong, NSW, and approximately 75 kilometres southwest of Sydney.

As the Superintendent Mechanical Engineering (Manager Mechanical Engineering), you will be responsible for managing underground mine mechanical engineering functions, ensuring adherence to Health & Safety Management systems and legislation, while providing expert and statutory guidance

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:  

  • Ensure statutory compliance for mechanical engineering (MEM) in line with NSW WHS (Mines and Petroleum) legislation and maintain current practising certificate
  • Develop, supervise, and review mechanical engineering standards and procedures for mining operations
  • Oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical plant, ensuring all work meets safety and regulatory requirements
  • Manage mechanical records and audits, ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements
  • Communicate mechanical safety requirements and updates to employees, and promptly address and rectify mechanical hazards and incidents

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

  • Strong communication and influencing skills across all business levels
  • Proven experience managing geographically dispersed teams
  • Leadership experience in underground coal mining, including mechanical plant management
  • Effective contributor and decision-maker within multi-functional teams.
  • Able to establish and maintain a safety orientated, high performance culture through effective development, mentoring and coaching

Qualifications for this position are: 

  • Certificate of competence to be a Mechanical Engineering Manager (MEM) of an underground coal mine
  • Practicing certificate to be a Mechanical Engineering Manager (MEM)
  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Australia recognised or MEM60 Advanced Diploma Mechanical Engineering or Associate Diploma Mechanical Engineering

GM3 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 18th October 2024.

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