Glencore Coal Careers

Engineering Superintendent

Glenden, QLD, Australia Full time

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Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Newlands Coal is looking for a motivated Engineering Superintendent to join our Maintenance and Engineering Team. Operating as an Open Cut Mine until February 2023, we have now finished coal production and are progressing ahead to new and exciting times. We strive to be industry leaders as we transition to be Queensland’s largest rehabilitation project.

In this role you will be responsible for:

  • The success of the business performance through the management of maintenance strategies, reliability and engineering functions

  • Leading safe delivery on engineering, compliance and continuous improvement projects by optimising activities and continually improving the performance of Assets.

  • Coordinating effective planning and scheduling.

  • Development and overseeing of the maintenance budget

Requirements of the role include:

  • Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated success in leading teams to achieve high levels of equipment availability, safety compliance and meeting work management KPIs

  • You will possess relevant tertiary qualifications and/ or extensive experience in a relevant Engineering discipline.

  • Strong communication skills

  • Overriding commitment to health, safety and environment responsibilities

  • Ability to identity and improve processes, people and machinery efficiency.

What we offer:

  • Highly competitive salary package including annual performance bonus.

  • Option for Compressed Nine Day Fortnight work pattern

  • Subsidised accommodation in Glenden

  • 5 weeks annual leave per year and access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave - one of the most generous long service leave schemes

  • Employee Education Assistance program to support continued professional development.

  • Gym, pool, and tennis court facilities at a family friendly town.

  • Relocation assistance

  • Years of service awards, Christmas gifts and parties

  • Opportunities to salary sacrifice flights and/or enter into a novated lease vehicle arrangement

Our local township of Glenden is located approximately one and three quarter hours from Mackay and only three hours from the beautiful Whitsundays. Our workforce comprises of people from all over Queensland. Whether your home is near or far, Newlands has something for you.

For more information, please contact Peter Clark on 0412304692.

Applications Close: 30th January 2026


As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest in this position with their Manager, prior to submitting an application.

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