Blast Crew | Jimblebar | FIFO 8/6

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their 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. Come and be a part of this success.

About the Role

• Permanent opportunity

• 8D6X7N7X  Roster FIFO Perth

Our Production Technicians are exposed to all facets of Drill & Blast activities with a large variety of physical tasks.

We currently have opportunities for experienced individuals to join our Drill and Blast team at Jimblebar. We are looking for individuals motivated, adaptable and eager to learn, successful candidates will enjoy being part of collaborative and diverse teams.

As part of our high performing team you will:

• Have an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development

• Willingness to be trained on all equipment

• Develop high quality, task-based risk assessments

• Actively identify, report and rectify hazards 

• Conduct inspections to a high quality, reporting on all defects.

• Participate in field leadership activities.

• Have an inclusive nature and enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Adhere to defined standard procedures and apply safe work practices; 

About You

To be successful for this role, you will be a meticulous operator and committed team player with a strong emphasis on safety and a mindset that promotes a culture of zero harm.

As the successful candidate, you will possess the following:

• C Class Drivers Licence is required, however a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence will be considered highly advantageous

• Experience in large scale open pit equipment operation

• Have a working knowledge of Mine Safety & Inspection Act & Regulations

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement  

Desirable but not Essential

• WA Shotfiring Licence (Shotfirer’s)

• Experience in working with Autonomous Drills

• Experience in D65 Epiroc Rigs

• Experience in Atlas Pit Viper 271 Rigs

• Experience with electronic firing systems experience preferred

• WA Dangerous Goods Security Card or willing to obtain

• WA Dangerous Goods Drivers Licence or willing to obtain

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. 

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. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.