Mechanical Engineer - Operational Engineering | Copper SA | Adelaide

BHP

Posted on:  1st Nov 2024

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 Engineering Copper SA

BHP’s Engineering Copper SA team is a dynamic, and talented team whose purpose is to provide technical, governance and compliance support to our regional South Australian assets. Working within a fresh organisational structure streamlined for an exciting growth period, the team are creating a brand that will require strong belief in the success of our purpose, our people and our company. We are determined to Make a Difference. The accountability to act, create value and have impact is on each of us, every day and we have fun doing it as well!

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the newly formed Engineering Copper SA team. We are actively seeking the talents of a highly capable Engineer to provide project first line of assurance (governance) to capital project groups. The role assures capital projects within BHP Copper SA have applied BHP Global and site engineering requirements, BHP material risk critical controls, and our legal obligations to their designs. With a wide group of stakeholders and customers you have the opportunity to work across a broad range of site areas and projects.

This is an Adelaide based role working within a team that work flexibly to suit individual needs.

In this role you will:  

  • Have a strong focus on Safety, Safety Leadership, Risk and Sustainability 
  • Ensure consistent fit for purpose engineering standards are applied, and conformance with the BHP Charter, the BHP Global Standards, Our Code and relevant legislation.
  • Provide technical guidance and knowledge to support projects, engineering service providers, maintenance, operations, third parties and contractors to align with Copper SA engineering standards.
  • Review, update and approve the complete set of technical documentation (engineering standards, equipment standards, specifications, datasheets, procedures, programs and drawings) from which the Operation is designed, constructed, operated and maintained.
  • Validate the content of technical documentation is maintained to reflect the “as built” condition as per authorized modifications and changes.

About You

  • Mechanical Engineering Degree qualification with eligibility to apply for Engineers Australia CPEng registration
  • Desired to have experience in a variety of areas including Pumps, Tanks, Piping, Valves, Conveyors, Smelters, Pressure equipment and minerals processing equipment. A understanding of the applicable Australian and International Standards that apply to these equipment.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing technical input to design and execution, with an overarching drive for Safety in Design.
  • Well-developed communication and engagement skills.
  • Attention to detail and finely tuned problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

Please apply before 16 November 2024

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. 

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal. 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce    

The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. 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.  

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].

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