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Business Director - Transmission


Company : Thiess


Location : Newcastle, New South Wales


Created : 2025-05-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Make Your MarkEveryday, 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.Mount Pleasant Operation is a mine based in Muswellbrook NSW.About The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Supervisor, Drill and Blast to control blasting operations on-site and coordinate drilling activities at Mount Pleasant Operation. Following a 5/4, 4/5, 5/5 Day Shift Lifestyle Roster, you will provide effective safety leadership to the drill and blast crew, ensuring production targets are met, maintaining a safe and healthy workforce, and adhering to community & environmental compliance.Thiess at Mount Pleasant delivers mine planning, overburden and coal removal, and drill and blast services for our client. The operation predominantly involves on-seam blasting utilizing electronic initiating products.Your duties will include:Leading safe, efficient, and effective blasting operations.Working towards cost optimisation through effective utilization and care of plant and personnel.Leading, training, and developing the Blast Crew.Maximising drilling and blasting production targets and efficiencies in a cost-effective manner.About YouJoining our team offers the opportunity to develop a strong performance culture that values everyone''s contribution. You will thrive on achieving goals and challenges, acting with fairness and integrity.You should be a high-achieving, team-focused individual who enjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders are essential.Previous experience in a similar role is essential (including step-up experience).NSW Blast User Licence is desirable.Demonstrated experience leading a high-performing team.Ability to establish and maintain influential relationships with stakeholders.What Thiess Can Do For YouSupport your career growth with diverse opportunities.Enjoy a 5/4 Lifestyle Day Shift Roster.Access world-class health & wellbeing programs.Salary sacrifice options.Benefit from corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel, and retail products.About UsThiess partners with clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining across Australia, Asia, and the Americas. With over 85 years of experience, we operate in diverse commodities and environments, using global insights to optimise solutions and create value, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and cost performance. We are committed to sustainable mining, leveraging our people and technology to support our clients'' sustainability journeys.We value an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of "everyone matters always." We aim to create an environment where our people feel safe, included, and empowered.Visit our website to learn more assistance with your application, contact us at hiring@thiess.comHow To ApplyThis role offers a great opportunity to advance your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating work environment, there''s no better time to join Thiess.To apply, click the Apply button or the link below. #J-18808-Ljbffr