Lead Exploration Geologist | Olympic Dam | FIFO or Residential | 4/3 Roster negotiable
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 Olympic Dam
Olympic Dam is located near the town of Roxby Downs in South Australia. Discovered in 1975, Olympic Dam has mined and produced copper, gold, uranium, and silver since 1988. The Olympic Dam Geoscience team is currently undertaking an underground and surface diamond drill program to expand understanding of the resource potential of Olympic Dam, to inform future strategic pathways for the Asset.
About the Role
The Lead Exploration Geologist is responsible for the safe planning, execution, and interpretation of all near mine exploration work programs at Olympic Dam.
Tasks must be performed safely and sustainably in compliance with workplace procedures and aligned with BHP’s Code of Conduct. Leading an enthusiastic team of Geologists, the role provides leadership development whilst demanding technical excellence.
Reporting to the Superintendent Exploration and Strategy, your key accountabilities will include:
- Ensuring safe systems of work are in place and effective for surface and underground drilling activities and geophysical surveys
- Leading and coaching quality Field Leadership observations, risk assessments, work management and quality Event investigations
- QAQC of drill holes and geophysical surveys
- Target generation
- Collaborating with medium and long term stakeholders to understand strategic pathways for the Asset and prioritise work programs accordingly
- Delivering work programs on time and on budget
About You
The successful candidate, will ideally possess the following:
- Proven ability to lead by example; hold yourself and others accountable and coach others in “Safety Leadership”
- Previous experience leading a mine team or near mine exploration team
- Ability to work underground
- Deep directional diamond drilling experience
- Seismic interpretation experience
- Previous IOCG experience preferable
- Previous budget tracking experience preferable
How to Apply
Please apply before 16 July 2023
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.