Operator Track Machines | Port Hedland | FIFO/Residential | 8:6 or 2:2

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 currently have permanent opportunities available for experienced Track Machine Operator’s to join the team here in Port Hedland! This is a FIFO opportunity on 2:2 or 8:6 roster.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Track Machine Operations your duties will include the following:

• Ensure conformance with the BHP Charter, the BHP Group Level Documents, Code of Conduct and relevant statutory obligations;
• An overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility and sustainable development;
• Competently operate a variety of Track Machines including Ballast Regulators, Production Tampers and Switch Tampers on all BHP Iron Ore Pilbara lines consistent with Operating Rules, Regulations and Safe Work Procedures Applicable.
• Operation of ancillary equipment of various types, including lifting equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of railway network including locations of sidings, signals and road crossings which forms signed Route Knowledge.

About You

As the successful candidate you aspire to be and exhibit the following traits:

• Cert II in Rail Infrastructure (Mandatory)
• Sound knowledge of Track Machines (Operating and Driving) is preferred but not essential.
• Experience using Plasser ALC programme is preferred but not essential.
• Must hold a current driver’s license.
• Good communication skills.
• Computer literacy skills
• Be able to pass a Category #1 Rail medical (Mandatory)

Location

Residential

In this residential role you will be based in the coastal town of Port Hedland, Western Australia. Port Hedland is home to our port and rail operations and is the largest regional centre in North West Australia. The 15,000-strong population enjoys well-established education services, entertainment, shopping and medical facilities. The excellent sporting and leisure facilities include; a new aquatic centre, sports stadium and water play park. Its beaches and mangroves are home to an abundance of fish and other wildlife. Within driving distance are the spectacular Broome, Karratha and Karijini national Park. Click here to view more on Port Hedland.

FIFO

You will be based at Port Hedland on a fly-in fly-out 2:2 or 8:6 roster. Port Hedland is home to our port and rail operations and is the largest regional centre in North West Australia. The outstanding facilities at the FIFO villages include; a fully equipped gym, TV lounge and games rooms. Additionally you will have access to the state of the art aquatic and sporting facilities in the town of Port Hedland. All rooms at the villages have their own en-suite bathroom, television, refrigerator and air-conditioning.

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.