Senior Site Supervisor - Underground (UG)

Date: 11 Jul 2026

• Khanbogd, MN
• Orica

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

The Senior Site Supervisor plays a key leadership role in managing onsite Orica teams and partnering closely with the Territory Manager to drive safe, efficient, and reliable daily operations. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen customer relationships, support operational excellence, and contribute to the development of innovative service solutions at site level.

As a site leader onsite, you will guide and develop your team, ensure a safe and well‑run operation, and actively identify opportunities to improve performance, efficiency, and service delivery. You’ll take accountability for site outcomes by managing resources and costs effectively while consistently applying Orica’s operational, safety, and compliance standards.

This position is based at Oyu Tolgoi , offering a rewarding challenge for experienced Orica leaders ready to expand their impact, influence site success, and play a critical role in supporting one of our most significant operations.

• What you will be doing
• Provide analytical and decision support to the Sprint Lead, driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operating costs and improve site performance

Lead site planning and cost control by contributing to short, medium, and long‑term plans, meeting fixed cost budgets, and supporting capital, resourcing, and equipment requirements

Ensure full compliance with safety, regulatory, and corporate requirements through regular audits, inspections, safety meetings, inventory counts, Letters of Assurance, and completion of all actions in required systems

Lead, develop, and supervise employees by managing training plans, ensuring mandatory training is completed and documented, and motivating teams to perform safely and effectively

Maintain strong operational discipline through effective housekeeping, accurate record‑keeping, preventative maintenance programs, and compliant inventory and raw material management

Optimize site profitability by analysing and managing inventories, improving stock rotation, and minimizing excess product and waste

Coordinate daily site operations and customer delivery by scheduling work, ordering materials, addressing operational issues with the Sprint Lead, and leading regulatory audits and improvement actions

What you will bring

• Extensive underground expertise , with at least 10 years of accumulated experience across underground operations, mine planning, engineering, and drill & blast
• Proven leader of people , with a strong track record in leading, developing, and motivating diverse operational teams
• International exposure preferred , including expat or overseas assignments, with the ability to work effectively in culturally diverse environments
• Comfortable engaging with global stakeholders , collaborating confidently with expats, customers, and cross‑functional partners
• Strong communicator , demonstrating clear, confident oral and written communication across operational, technical, and leadership settings

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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