Area C | Production Technician | FIFO 2:1 / Flexible Lifestyle Roster

About Us 

   At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, and develop skills to reach their full potential.      With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success. 

We operate some of the largest Iron Ore mines in the world, however we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We have policies, strategies, and processes in place to encourage the use of flexible working arrangements for employees of any gender and at all levels of our organisation. Embedding flexibility into the way we work makes us more successful, safer, and engaged.

Offering flexibility outside the bounds of traditional FIFO rosters, we encourage all employees to explore the roster option that allows them to achieve both their work life and personal financial goals and lifestyle.     Come and be a part of our success. 

   About the Role 

  Safety underpins all that we do at BHP, and with that we are seeking experienced Mining Production Operators who will continue to drive our focus to deliver a safe and inclusive work environment. We operate a large-scale mining fleet and offer the opportunity to expand your skill set by investing in you – equipment upskilling, leadership development, Quarry Manager certification and tertiary education support are only some of the benefits that we offer to our employees.

About You

As a successful Production Operator, you will have:

•    A strong commitment to the safety of yourself and your team •    The confidence to safely operate in a large open cut environment •    The ability to work well in, and contribute to an inclusive team environment •    A willingness to learn and develop new skills •    An ability to work to deadlines and remain effective under pressure •    An Australian C Class manual drivers’ licence or higher •    Residency in Western Australia or a willingness to relocate

In addition, you will have experience operating at least one of the below:

•    Haul trucks: CAT793F, CAT789, CAT797F, KOM830E, KOM930E •    Dozers: CATD10, CATD11, CAT854K •    Loaders: WA1200, CAT992 •    Excavators: EX9400, EX996/9600, EX3600, EX5500/5600 •    Graders: CAT16, CAT18

 Location

You will be based at our ‘Area C’ mine site on a fly-in fly-out 2:1 or Flexible roster.  Our Area C mine is located approximately 100kms North West of Newman, West Australia. The outstanding facilities at the FIFO village include; a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, netted cricket pitch, tennis and basketball court, beach volleyball court and recreation room including a pool table, darts, table tennis, TV and DVD player. All rooms at the village have their own ensuite bathroom, television, refrigerator and air-conditioning.  

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. BHP also requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people (from the 31st of January 2022 or earlier depending on relevant state health directives). If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this new requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce. For further information please see our website (LINK)   

Supporting a Diverse Workforce 

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.     We know there are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life.