Engineer Mine Planning & Technical
BHP
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
- Competitive salary on offer plus 12% superannuation and a range of company benefits
- Nickel West value and respect employees, offering an inclusive and diverse environment
- Full-time as well as Part-time applicants are encouraged to apply
Reporting to the Open Pit Planning Superintendent, the Open Pit Mining Engineer will assist with the optimisations of and planning for Open Pit projects, and assist with study work associated with open pit mining opportunities. The role will also provide assistance for operations, review sites integrated mine plans and schedules.
The role involves diverse tasks within a small and highly capable team. The role will work closely with other sections of the Planning and Technical Team, ie. Geomechanical, exploration, resource modelling, mineral processing, approvals and site based engineers. This role will provide exposure to a wide variety of mining methods, throughout the entire mining process from inception to approvals and closure. As a member of the Planning and Technical Team at the Nickel West level you will have ample scope to demonstrate your commitment to delivering results and working in a collaborative manner, to add value to the overall business.
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering preferred
- Significant knowledge of Open pit mining methods and practices
- Mine planning experience and report and presentation skills essential
- Mine Design and Scheduling software (Preferably Deswik)
As part of the recruitment process for this position you may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and participate in a background screen including a criminal history check, identity check and qualifications check.
About Nickel West
Nickel West – Perth operates from City Square located in the heart of the Perth CBD.The building itself reflects the latest thinking in corporate workplace design and facilities with the centerpiece of the development being a 45 storey tower which is home to the other BHP group of companies in Western Australia.
Nickel West's Northern Operations encompasses our operations at Mt Keith, Cliffs and 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.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people, BHP requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in line with BHP’s Covid Policy and any relevant State health directives. If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce.
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.