Geologist | Bowen Basin | 8:6 Roster
BHP
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About the Role
Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Geology, we are currently seeking experienced Geologists to join our BMA Technical Services Mine Geology team in the Bowen Basin, Central QLD on a 8:6 roster. This role will focus on the site geology to ensure accurate geological knowledge is provided to the team’s stakeholders to deliver safe and efficient coal production. In this role you will:
- Provide geological support to the site operational teams,
- Generate production model / surfaces of coal seams and geological features,
- Perform highwall/pit mapping and inspections,
- Deliver geology integration/review and coal recovery to support site operations,
- Provide input into Geotech, Mine Schedule, and Operations,
- Contribute to continuous improvement and high value project management.
About You
You will have a Tertiary Education in Geoscience, with significant experience with open pit coal mining. Your knowledge of coal mining, structural geology and grade control processes will ensure your success, as will your exposure to geological modelling software. Experience with Vulcan and Geobank, with the ability to perform pit inspections, and exposure to geological database software is mandatory. You will be diligent, self-motivated and an excellent team player with positive relationship building skills, coupled with a high level of attention to detail. A valid Australian Driver’s license is a pre-requisite.
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.