Lead Pit Operations | Caval Ridge | 8:6
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
This is a leadership and technical role within the CVM Mine Scheduling team accountable for overburden planning requirements, creation of pit designs for use by; mine scheduling, drill and blast planning and operations execution. These designs are inputs into the mine production schedule and execution plans for the production teams to enable delivery against the mine site Budget and SRF commitments. This role is also responsible for management of reconciliation of overburden designs and compliance to design and to the mine plan. You will use your strong leadership skills to ensure that the design team is performing at the highest potential whilst developing and diversifying their skill sets. This role is based at the Caval Ridge Mine, Central Queensland on a 8/6 Tuesday to Tuesday roster offering flexible travel arrangements.
About You
As a successful candidate, you will possess a tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or other related discipline (Engineering, Geology, Survey) with previous experience working at an Open Cut Coal Mining operation. You will have:
- Demonstrated strong commitment to safety leadership.
- Demonstrated design experience in Mine Planning technical roles including any of the following disciplines: Pre-strip, Dragline, Dozer Push, Drill and Blast, Coal Mining, or Scheduling;
- Proficiency with a range of mine design and scheduling software packages;
- Prestrip or haulage technical or operational experience is desired;
- Complex problem solving skills;
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Your strong communication and interpersonal skills will allow you to work closely across a variety of operational and functional teams to deliver a safe and stable mine plan aligned to the site and business direction. You will utilise BHP Operating Systems to lead mine planning improvement initiatives, build and maintain trusted relationships across departments and communicate effectively with disciplines at all levels.
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.