Dragline Operators Talent Pool | Goonyella

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. Find out more here

About the Role 

BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is a world-class business, built on the strengths of BHP Billiton and Mitsubishi. BMA is part of the world's largest diversified resources company managing various mines and a port in Central Queensland.   

Opportunities are currently available at our Goonyella mine for Dragline Operators to work on a Lifestyle Roster reporting to the Supervisor Draglines. 

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, health, the community and the environment
• Lifestyle Roster Working cooperatively within a team to achieve safe production targets
• Contributes to the operation of mobile machinery and other plant in an open cut environment
• Apply technical expertise to solve problems and deliver for the customer.

About You

• A least 2-3 years experience as a dragline operator 
• Minimum ‘C’ Class Driver’s license
• Experience operating Marion 8050 & Bucyrus 1370 
• Demonstrated experience operating D10, D11 Dozers
• Experience handling dragline cables
• Demonstrated experience operating a Cable Tractor 
• Experience operating Graders is also preferred

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

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.