Seamgas Superintendent

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Anglo American is seeking a safety focused Seamgas Operations Superintendent to lead surface gas drainage operations in Moranbah, reporting to the Seamgas Manager. You will oversee the operation and maintenance of surface gas extraction, manage contractors, drive planning and budgeting, ensure safety systems and compliance, and deliver site reports and updates for stakeholders. The role demands a confident operational leader with coal or gas industry experience, validated supervisor competencies, strong communication, data driven decision making, and a track record of delivering against targets. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight safety leadership, contractor management, budgeting and planning; show tangible improvements and cost control; demonstrate project or maintenance management skills. Monday to Friday, subsidised accommodation or relocation, FIFO from Brisbane possible; competitive salary and growth opportunities within a global mining business.

Company Description

Anglo American is committed to making lasting positive change for our people, host communities and the environment. We are focused on zero harm, greater efficiency and more sustainable ways of working across our operations.

Our Metallurgical Coal business operates open cut and underground mines across Queensland’s Bowen Basin, producing high-quality hard coking coal used in steelmaking and critical infrastructure around the world.

Job Description

We are seeking a safety focused and driven Seamgas Operations Superintendent to support and help lead the Seamgas Operations department. Working closely with the Seamgas Manager, you will oversee systems, planning, contractor performance, compliance and the safe operation of surface gas drainage infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the operation and maintenance of surface gas extraction infrastructure.
• Manage Seamgas Operations contractors, including planning, coordination, execution, monitoring and financial control.
• Generate physicals for the Monthly Operating Plan and contribute to the Annual Business Plan.
• Manage safety systems, compliance requirements and work management processes across the department.
• Maintain effective budgeting and cost control systems within your area of responsibility.
• Provide accurate planning and scheduling baselines to support reforecasting and strategic plans.
• Compile high-quality mine site reports and contract performance updates for key stakeholders.
• Communicate regularly with the workforce through formal sessions and day-to-day engagement.
• Identify and deliver business improvement opportunities across Seamgas operational activities.

Qualifications

You will be a confident operational leader who can balance safety, compliance, planning, contractor management and performance delivery.

• Previous experience within the coal or gas industry.
• Supervisor competencies as determined and recognised by the Coal Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams to deliver against operational targets.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and workforce leadership skills.
• Ability to use business systems and extract relevant data for reporting and decision-making.
• Experience developing and controlling departmental budgets and expenditure.
• Tertiary qualifications in Maintenance Management or a related field will be highly regarded.
• Project management skills or qualifications will be advantageous.

Additional Information

• Monday to Friday role based in Moranbah, Queensland.
• Subsidised accommodation options and relocation assistance to Moranbah for the right candidate.
• FIFO from Brisbane available.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Access to technical training, leadership development and genuine career growth within a global mining business.