Superintendent Mine Control

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The Superintendent Mine Control leads the Mine Control team to drive operational excellence through fleet performance optimization, asset health monitoring, and effective communication systems. This role is responsible for strategic oversight, data-driven continuous improvement, and ensuring the reliability of critical mining technology infrastructure.

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Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion Join a leading global company Based in Labrador City, NL, a vibrant northern community known for its strong sense of community and unparalleled access to nature and outdoor activities We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other. About the role We are looking for a Superintendent Mine Control to lead our Mine Control team and drive operational excellence across mine dispatch, asset health monitoring, and communications systems. This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical oversight of Mine Control operations, ensuring the effective utilization of technology, data, and communications to support safe, productive, and reliable mining operations. This is a great opportunity for a driven and engaging leader to oversee Mine Control and maximize equipment performance and operational efficiency Reporting to the Manager Mine Operations and working in an exciting and unique environment within the Iron Ore Company of Canada, you will: Lead and develop the Mine Control team to support safe and efficient mining operations Optimize fleet performance through real-time monitoring, dispatch systems, and operational analysis Oversee production reporting, performance tracking, and achievement of operational targets Establish and manage KPIs to improve productivity, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency Drive continuous improvement initiatives using operational data and analytics Provide leadership for asset health and condition monitoring programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime Ensure the reliable operation of mine communication systems, including radio, wireless, and network infrastructure Coordinate maintenance, upgrades, and strategic improvements to critical mine technology and communications systems Please note: Fly-in-fly-out arrangements are not available. Relocation assistance is provided, if applicable. About you A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Information Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline. Significant experience in mining operations, mine dispatch, fleet management, or mine technology environments Proven leadership experience leading multidisciplinary operational and technical teams in a mining or heavy industrial environment Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to leverage operational data to improve performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives Experience with mine dispatch systems, asset health and condition monitoring programs, or industrial communications and network systems is considered an asset We encourage women and indigenous candidates to apply ​ If you’re interested in this role and believe you can contribute, we would be delighted to receive your application, even if your profile does not match 100% of the qualifications. What we offer Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress. A work environment where safety is always the number one priority Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans Attractive share ownership plan Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) Exclusive employee discounts Where you’ll be working We are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe. IOC’s operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles. Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company recognized one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2026 and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2025. About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities. Respect and Inclusion At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different. À propos de Rio Tinto Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations. Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions. Respect and Inclusion Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses. Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.

What you’ll do

The Superintendent Mine Control leads the Mine Control team to drive operational excellence through fleet performance optimization, asset health monitoring, and effective communication systems. This role is responsible for strategic oversight, data-driven continuous improvement, and ensuring the reliability of critical mining technology infrastructure.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Information Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline. Significant experience in mining operations, fleet management, or technical leadership in a heavy industrial environment is required.

Benefits

• Health and medical programs
• Pension and savings plans
• Share ownership plan
• Paid parental leave
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• Career development and education assistance
• Annual incentive program

Listed skills

• KPI Management · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mine control
• Operational leadership
• Fleet management
• Asset health monitoring
• Data analytics
• Strategic planning
• KPI management
• Mining engineering
• Industrial communications
• Network infrastructure
• Production reporting
• Continuous improvement
• Team development
• Safety management
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
• Maintenance Coordination
• Courage
• Operational Efficiency
• Network Infrastructure
• Operational Analysis
• Energy System Transition
• Curiosity
• Medical Monitoring
• Operations Research
• Telecommunications
• Management
• Communications Systems
• Information Technology
• Condition Monitoring
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Discounts And Allowances
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Mining Engineering
• Operational Data Store
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Strategic Leadership
• Dispatching
• Reliability

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Data & Analytics
• Mine Superintendent
• Mining Supervisor
• Mining Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers