Mining Engineer | Iron Ore | FIFO / 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
We are seeking a talented Mining Engineer to join our inclusive and high performing Production Scheduling team. This team sits within the wider Integrated Production & Remote Operations (IPRO) department of BHP Western Australian Iron Ore (WAIO). The Mining Engineer role reports to site based Production Scheduling leadership, and has no direct reports.
The team is responsible for generating mine operational schedules, mine plans and designs in the 0-2 year planning horizon. Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Scheduling and communication of operational mine plans;
- Ensuring that mine schedules and mine development work is aligned with the long-term strategy whilst ensuring they are operationally achievable;
- Demonstrating Industry-leading commitment to heritage, environment and safety and ensuring this forms the foundation of all our plans;
- Ensuring that risk in the mine plan is proactively identified and effectively controlled;
- Engaging stakeholders with regards to gathering plan inputs and communication of plans;
- Continuously improving both efficiency and value through work planning practices and procedures, as well as identifying opportunities for efficiencies in the operation.
Location
Located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Fully owned and operated by BHP. Embracing inclusion and diversity to create a vibrant culture that represents the communities in which we live, Newman Operations is focused on high performance, flexible work arrangements, strong Indigenous participation and gender balance.
This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic individual to be part of something big - to work in an innovative team, with evolving technology, and playing a pivotal role in creating a world class mine.
About You
We have a strong focus on finding individuals with the right values, motivation, leadership capability, and communication skills. Your interpersonal skills will foster positive collaborative working relationships in addition to a demonstrated ability to gather and analyse information. You will have the skills and knowledge to provide critical thinking and a solution-focused attitude.
You will have access to technology that will enable you to work flexibly, which is key to BHP’s success in addressing the requirements of a diverse workforce.
Required:
- Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, other related disciplines such as Engineering and Geoscience, and/or significant mining operational experience.
Desirable:
- Resource industry and site based mining experience
- Experience using mine scheduling software packages (such as Alastri, Spry, Deswik)
- Experience using mine design software packages (such as Vulcan, Deswik)
- Capability with mine planning and/or scheduling software
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.