Lead Reliability - Electrical | WAIO | Newman | FIFO or Residential
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
The Lead Electrical Engineer will report to the Fixed Plant Reliability Superintendent and will lead a team of Electrical Engineers and technical specialists to provide technical support focusing on defect elimination process and drive improvement initiatives to support safe and reliable fixed plant operations.
You will have a strong desire to coach and lead a team. Establishing and maintaining relationships with the fixed plant maintenance, production and engineering teams will be critical to ensure success in this role This position is based at Newman and can be offered as a 5/2, 4/3FIFO or 5/2 Residential roster.
In this role you will:
- Demonstrate strong safety values by supporting the field leadership program to lead continuous safety improvement and performance
- Lead and champion reliability principles and defect elimination processes to ensure maintenance strategies are continuously improved and equipment run-time is maximised
- Lead, coach, and mentor team of Engineers & specialists and set direction and expectations for the team and develop high performing teams
- Work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to drive equipment and maintenance performance outcomes
- Responsible as a control owner in identified risk area to support compliance and adherence to the risk framework
- Support development of operational and capital project budgets for fixed plant maintenance
About You
- You will have a tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Extensive maintenance and engineering experience in the mining industry
- A high commitment to safety, quality, attention to detail and procedures
- Experience in Reliability centred maintenance methods and techniques or experience in similar Engineering roles
- Experience in control systems/PLC coding will be beneficial
- Sound understanding of the Mines Regulations associated with fixed plant maintenance including site electrical infrastructure
- Strong communication skills with the ability to drive and influence teams
- Strong understanding of defect elimination and Root cause Analysis methodology is preferred
- Proficiency in 1SAP maintenance module preferable.
How to Apply
Please apply now or before the 26th October, 2022.
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.