Coordinator - Technology Operations | Olympic Dam

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

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Coordinator to join our Technology Operations team! This brand new role will be responsible for coordinating, scoping and planning interactions within our underground mine on behalf of our Technology Team. 

This role is a 8 days on, 6 days off dayshift only roster with the opportunity for either FIFO/BIBO from Adelaide or Residential in Roxby downs, South Australia.

The successful candidate will work towards the delivery of value-adding maintenance, planning and improvement initiatives to ensure a high level of availability for our underground communications infrastructure. 

The main job responsibilities will include but not be limited to: 

• Demonstrating commitment to customer service both internal and external to the team
• Scoping and planning Technology changes in accordance with the mine plan and design
• Coaching and mentoring apprentices in understanding coordination activities 
• Empowering the wider team to deliver and improve on results through continuous improvement
• Monitoring and verifying the quality of executed work in the field, including field leadership
• Managing multiple stakeholder engagements across a number of departments
• Providing leadership coverage within the team when required
• Updating drawing databases and associated documentation  

About You

As the successful candidate you will possess the following:

• Background in a technical or planning field
• Passion for team work, continuous improvement and a positive attitude
• Understanding of risk management
• Exposure to mining or heavy industry environments 
• Ability to communicate effectively and liaise with multiple stakeholders
• Equipment experience / exposure to (desirable):
  • Digital radio and leaky feeder systems
  • Fibre optic networks
  • Drawing platforms (eg Deswick)
  • Underground mining processes   

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.  

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.

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.