Indigenous Only | Process Technicians | Nickel West | Kwinana | WA

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people looking to start or continue their career in mining to Think Big with BHP.  At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. Indigenous Peoples are critical partners and stakeholders in many of BHP operations both within Australia and around the world. Many of our operations are located on or near lands traditionally owned by or under the customary use of Indigenous Peoples and the long-term nature of our operations allows us to establish long lasting relationships with these Indigenous communities.      About the Role 

Nickel West is currently looking to engage with Process Technicians who have  experience in a mineral or chemical processing plant. This role will offer individuals the opportunity to safely operate parts of the plant which affect control of the Nickel refining process to enable the refinery to achieve business plans and production targets

•   This role is based in Kwinana. You must be a resident of Perth or surrounding areas or be willing to relocate to Perth for the duration of your employment. •   These are full time positions being offered on Sportsman's Roster – 2D2N5X 2D3N4X 3D2N5X . We are open to discussing flexible work arrangements that suit you  •    Prior experience within the mining, manufacturing or similar industries will be highly regarded

About You

Reporting to the Leach Production team, the role will include learning and operating process plants that produce a high quality Nickel product.

You will demonstrate the following:

•      You will have an overriding commitment to health, safety and the environment; •      You will be self-motivated and driven to succeed;  •      You work well in a team, are a good communicator and have the ability to work autonomously;   •      You will Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness; •      You will ensure all safe work systems, procedures and standards are adhered to through frequent inspection of the workplace; •      You will be willing to learn and contribute to promoting a supportive and positive team culture      Supporting a Diverse Workforce     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 this position will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.  The filling of this position/these positions is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).     We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In particular, BHP has a deep commitment to the traditional owners of the land upon which it operates. In Western Australia this includes, but is not limited to, the Njamal, Kariyarra, Palyku, Banjima, Nyiyaparli, Ngarla, Ngarlawangga, Yinhawangka, Thalanyji, Tjiwarl, Tarlpa peoples, together with the traditional owners of Kalgoorlie.  Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our 2017 – 2021 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).  For more information about our RAP, please visit here.