Dredging Supervisor

Southern Pacific Sands are a leading material supplier of sand and concrete products in South-east Queensland. Over the last 25 years they have established themselves as a reputable and successful wholesale supplier of high-quality silica sand, soil products and concrete.

About the opportunity
SPS is now looking to welcome an experienced Dredging Supervisor to join their site leadership team at Ningi, near Bribie Island. As a supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of all SPS dredges to achieve optimum and efficient output, in line with planned production schedules.

About You:
This role is ideal for individuals seeking an operational leadership role that possess prior experience in the operation of dredges and dredging support equipment. You will have prior experience leading, motivating, and supervising employees and contractors. You will report directly to the Operations Manager and play a vital role in the success of SPS mining operations. The successful candidate will fulfil a role comprising a 5-day working week, with additional hours as necessary to meet workload demands and achieve business goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the dredging operations together with the site leadership team and contribute to planning and scheduling to meet budget targets.
• Contribute to the development of yearly cost and production budgets, with senior operational staff.
• Liaise with relevant supervisors and staff to develop equipment upgrade plans.
• Provide accurate dredging data, and train relief dredge operators to maintain production.
• Ensure timely reporting of all health and safety incidents, assist in necessary investigations, and promote safety among all SPS employees and relevant contract personnel.
• Ensure adherence to the company's environmental policy, procedures, statutory requirements, and regulations, particularly in areas relevant to the duties of the position.
• Meet all the necessary requirements outlined in the SPS Safety & Health Management System.
• Set goals and performance standards for all dredging employees.
• Ensure maintenance plans and schedules meet the requirements of the production schedules.
• Contributes to the assessment of financial, social, environmental, and commercial risks of alternative courses of action.
• Stay informed about the emerging technologies relevant to mining operations.
• Undertake equipment efficiency studies as required according to the procedures and practice.

Benefits

• Excellent package and benefits.
• Become a key part of the leadership team at SPS.
• Family orientated business with robust growth aspirations.
• Full-time permanent position with long term outlook.

We look forward to speaking with you.

Additional information

• Family orientated business where you are not treated as a number.
• Be part of an excellent team culture and elevate your career.
• Manage and take ownership of a key production stream.