Field Engineer- Surface Water | Saraji Mine | 4:3 or 5:2 | 6 Months Fixed Term
BHP
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Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
In this role you will leverage Surface Water Engineering capability to improved mine productivity. Come and join this dynamic, supportive and inclusive team who approach challenges as opportunities to improve together. This is a 6 months fixed term role based at Saraji Mine site on a 4/3 or 5/2 roster offering flexible travel arrangements. Reporting to the Water Planning Superintendent you will:
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in mine water management; • Maintain technical expertise and participate in technical working groups; • Support water planners as required to provide expert guidance and input to Engineering projects; • Undertake technical studies, conceptual designs and technical reviews; • Prepare conceptual designs for water management infrastructure; • Identify and develop engineering tools and work instructions; • Incorporate climate change to Surface Water Models and maintain the Surface Water Climate Change guideline; • Participate in risk assessments and identify and develop tools for quantifying water risks and water value; • Leverage in-house Surface Water Engineering capability to reduce overall consultant spend; • Identify and lead improvement initiatives; • Engaging with and managing external consultants and stakeholders.
About You
A tertiary qualification in engineering preferably Civil/ water related discipline will be highly regarded as will experience within the coal mining industry. You will be CPEng certified or eligible to apply for RPEQ. A C-Class driver’s license will be a mandatory requirement for this position. As a subject matter expert in your field you will leverage off your prior experience and genuine passion for water management, imparting your technical ‘know how’ and expertise to build team capability. Your success will be heavily influenced by your strong communication, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, coupled with your ability to identify issues before they arise & decision making abilities. You will have:
- Experience in Surface Water Drainage.
- Pipe & Pump, surface dewatering & Haul Rd micro and macro drainage.
- Experience with Materials (civil) will be highly regarded.
- Preferred skills (but not critical):
- Crushing, haul road pavement, materials blending
- Modelling pipeline hydraulics and hydrology
- Software skills: ArcGIS, 12d Civil Design, WaterGEMS, XPRAFTS, TUFLOW
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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.