02 Nov
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TerraCom
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Clermont
TerraCom Limited (ASX: TER) is a growth driven Australian mining company headquartered in Brisbane, with a global footprint and a diverse portfolio of coal assets across Australia and South Africa. Recognised as a reliable low cost producer, we are committed to maximising value and performance across our operations to deliver strong returns for our investors.
Our flagship asset, the Blair Athol Coal Mine, is strategically located in Queensland’s prolific coal heartland and remains the bedrock of our operational success.
Looking ahead, we are strengthening our position in the region through a strategic partnership with leading Chinese energy company Wintime Energy Group Co. Ltd. Together, we are advancing the Moorlands Thermal Coal Project located less than 15 kilometres from Blair Athol as a key extension of our Central Queensland operations. This development is set to play a vital role in enhancing production capacity and supporting long term growth across our Australian portfolio.
At TerraCom, you will not just join a company, you will help shape its future. We are passionate about empowering our people to grow, learn, and unlock their full potential. If you are ready to step up and thrive, this is where your journey begins.
The Role: Lead the Crew. Optimise Plant Performance. Deliver Safe Production.
We are seeking experienced, hands on Processing Supervisors to join our team at Blair Athol Coal Mine near Clermont, Central Queensland. This is an opportunity to lead shift operations across the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) and bypass, taking ownership of safe processing, coal quality and production performance.
Working closely with Processing Operators and site teams, you will coordinate coal flow, plant priorities and maintenance interfaces to maximise throughput and availability while meeting product specifications and the approved operating plan.
If you are a visible leader who enjoys developing people, resolving operational challenges and improving the way processing activities are delivered, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference on site.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Processing Senior Supervisor, you will supervise all shift activities across the CHPP and bypass and lead Processing Operators and Mining Services Operators. Your focus will be on safe and compliant operations, crew coordination, plant utilisation, coal quality and reliable production outcomes.
You will set the standard for safety, accountability and teamwork while responding to plant constraints, coordinating with Maintenance and Mining, and identifying practical improvements to reliability, throughput, recovery and cost performance.
Responsibilities of the Role
- Supervise and coordinate processing operations across the CHPP and bypass, ensuring safe and efficient execution of the approved operating plan.
- Monitor plant performance, throughput, utilisation, availability, downtime and coal quality, and take timely action to address constraints and production losses.
- Lead, coach and develop Processing Operators and Mining Services Operators, providing clear shift direction, feedback and support for training and competency development.
- Champion safety through visible field leadership, inspections, hazard identification, risk controls, incident follow up and effective implementation of site procedures.
- Ensure processing activities comply with isolation, permit, work management and environmental controls, including dust, spillage, water and waste requirements.
- Coordinate with Maintenance on breakdowns, planned work, defect rectification and plant return to service to minimise interruptions and repeat equipment issues.
- Manage coal feed, bypass and stockpile priorities in collaboration with Mining, Technical Services and other teams to achieve production and product requirements.
- Lead prestart meetings and shift handovers, and maintain accurate production, downtime, safety, hazard and plant records using site systems.
- Coordinate crew allocations and attendance, elevate material issues, and identify practical improvements in safety, operating discipline, reliability and cost performance.
About You
You are an experienced processing or fixed plant leader who is comfortable supervising people in the field, managing changing plant conditions and working collaboratively to achieve safe, consistent production. You lead by example, communicate clearly and take ownership of operational performance.
You will bring:
- At least 5 years of experience in coal processing, CHPP, fixed plant or comparable heavy industrial operations, including experience leading a crew or shift.
- Strong practical knowledge of CHPP and bypass equipment, including conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, sumps and associated fixed plant systems.
- A relevant trade, coal preparation, processing, operations or supervisory qualification is desirable, together with required site supervisory competencies or the ability to obtain them.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, risk management, plant isolations, permit to work requirements and consistent use of safe work systems.
- Sound understanding of coal quality, plant throughput, equipment availability, downtime, production reporting and the coordination of operational and maintenance priorities.
- Robust leadership, communication, planning, decision making and problem solving skills, with the ability to engage effectively across site teams.
- Competence using computer based site reporting, maintenance and safety systems, together with a current Driver Licence and relevant site competencies.
- A proactive, improvement focused approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing operational priorities.
What’s on Offer
- A frontline leadership opportunity at TerraCom’s flagship Blair Athol Coal Mine, located approximately 24 km northwest of Clermont.
- A 7 days on, 7 days off roster, rotating between day and night shift.
- An attractive salary package aligned with your skills and experience.
- The opportunity to lead CHPP and bypass shift operations and directly influence safe production, coal quality and plant performance.
- A practical role working closely with Processing, Mining, Maintenance and Technical Services teams.
- The chance to coach and develop processing personnel while strengthening safe and consistent operating practices.
- Exposure to a broad open cut coal operation, including processing, crushing, product haulage and train loadout activities.
- An environment that values safety, teamwork, accountability and practical continuous improvement.
- Opportunities to develop your leadership capability and contribute to TerraCom’s ongoing Central Queensland operations.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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