Draw Control Officer | Nickel West | Leinster | FIFO 7/7
BHP
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About Nickel West
A member of the BHP Group, Nickel West is undergoing an exciting business transformation to become a globally significant supplier of battery materials to the electric vehicle market. Nickel West will soon become the world’s largest producer of Nickel Sulphate, a key ingredient in lithium-ion batteries. As the world’s largest producer of nickel briquettes and nickel powder, Nickel West is leading the new-energy revolution in Western Australia.
Nickel West has an exciting future ahead. We invite you to join us at Nickel West as we seek to energize our future.
About the Role
This is a unique experience to develop or enhance your skills in underground caving operations. Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Engineering, the draw control officer will plan and control daily production activities to ensure production targets are achieved in an effective, efficient and safe manner in all sub level cave, and block caving areas.
The role is on a 7/7 roster, day shift.
Role Tasks:
- Checking and ensuring the validity of captured bogging data
- Monitor draw point conditions (Hang ups, fragmentation, water presence, etc) spot checking of actual draw locations versus planned locations. Maintain an ongoing database of drawpoint conditions.
- Maintain an ongoing production database of available versus bogged tons on each draw point.
- Define, maintain, and implement draw strategies and schedules in order to maximize both short- and long-term mining recoveries, taking into consideration access to available draw points and those draw points that are blocked or inaccessible.
- Liaise with operational teams to supply information regarding daily available bogging points and quantities, as well as to receive feedback regarding bogging conditions.
- Ensure compliance to the Leinster Cave Management Plan and relevant BHP procedures and Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations.
About You
The successful candidate, will ideally possess the following:
- MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint)
- Underground mining experience and familiarity with operational processes
- Previous short term mine scheduling experience
- Experience in Deswik Mine planning software is desirable
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders
- A tertiary qualification in mining engineering, geoscience or a related discipline would be an advantage
Location
Nickel West Leinster is located 375 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. The operation sources nickel ore from the Perseverance Underground Mine and Cliffs Underground Mine before crushing and processing to produce a concentrate. The Leinster Village and Township offer a unique lifestyle with all the modern conveniences – an Olympic size swimming pool, health and fitness centre, race-course and even an 18 hole golf course. As part of our commitment to health and safety Nickel West Leinster.
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.