Diamond Drill Superintendent
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Perth, WA, Australia
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Extensive knowledge of underground diamond drilling practices, equipment and technologies.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in underground drilling environment
- Strong commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental performance.
- Proven ability to manage operational budgets and drive cost efficiencies.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to lead change, solve complex problems and drive continuous improvement.
- Certificate IV in Drilling Operations.
- Senior First Aid qualification.
- Sound knowledge of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022. Current unrestricted Western Australian C Class Driver's Licence.
- National Police Clearance obtained within the last 12 months.
Full description
Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.
Westgold Resources is seeking an experienced Superintendent Diamond Drill to provide strategic leadership across our diamond drilling operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of drilling programs that support both operational and exploration objectives.
Reporting to the Group Manager Drilling, you will be responsible for the leadership, performance and continuous improvement of drilling operations, overseeing supervisors, workforce capability, equipment utilisation and contractor management while maintaining Westgold's commitment to safety.
About the Role
As Superintendent Diamond Drill, you will lead a team of supervisors and drilling personnel to deliver operational excellence across our diamond drilling programs. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance safety, people leadership, operational performance and commercial outcomes while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Role responsibilities:
- Lead and manage diamond drilling operations to achieve safety, production and cost objectives.
- Drive a strong safety culture through visible leadership and compliance with mining and WHS legislation.
- Provide coaching, support and direction to Diamond Drill Supervisors and operational teams.
- Optimise drilling performance, equipment utilisation and maintenance planning to minimise downtime.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and operational leaders.
- Identify operational risks and implement practical mitigation strategies.
- Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, productivity and safety outcomes.
- Monitor budgets, forecasts and operational expenditure to meet or exceed financial targets.
- Review and approve purchase orders and invoices in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance across all drilling activities.
- Lead workforce planning, training and performance management within the drilling department.
- Ensure operational reporting is accurate, timely and supports effective decision making.
Skills and Experience required
- Extensive knowledge of underground diamond drilling practices, equipment and technologies.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in underground drilling environment
- Strong commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental performance.
- Proven ability to manage operational budgets and drive cost efficiencies.