Principal Strategy and Planning | Mt Arthur Coal | NSWEC

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About Mt Arthur Coal

Mt Arthur Coal is an open-cut coal mine 100 per cent owned by BHP. Located in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales it's the largest producer of energy coal in the region, operating alongside olive growers, wine makers, horse breeders and the nearby residential community of Muswellbrook.Our greatest asset is and has always been our people and communities, which is why we are committed to working together on our Pathway to 2030 - a program to responsibly close Mt Arthur Coal. We are about doing the right thing and working with everyone to co-create a shared vision for the future of the region.

About the Role

As the Contract Mining Principal Strategy and Planning you will be a key player in ensuring that Mt Arthur is successful in maximizing value with Thiess, BHP’s mining partner at Mt Arthur South.

Reporting to the Manager Contract Mining, this role is site based on a Monday-Friday roster and will assist in verifying, facilitating and protecting BHP’s interests in the turn-key mining contract in which Thiess undertake mine planning, drill & blast and load-haul-dump activities in a separate statutory area in MAC south.

This role will require an effective communicator who is both strategic and hands-on and can engage effectively with individuals and teams across a diverse organization and our mining partners Thiess.

Responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing performance, managing production and planning key performance indicators (KPIs) and optimizing short-to-medium-term mine plans;
• Compare mid-term plans to Long term plans, while reviewing Review and monitor key contract milestones and deliverables;
• Provide guidance to Thiess and work with BHP Technical Services and Production teams to ensure best for business decisions are made;
• Looking forward within the mine plan to look for opportunities for improvements to the mine plan based on business requirements;
• Participating in and leading field leadership interactions, safety inspections and audits to ensure that Thiess are complying with BHP HSEC standards;
• Completing Control Owner Effectiveness Tests on relevant controls to the production area to ensure the critical controls are working as intended at Mt Arthur South;
• Maintaining an on-going presence in the field to ensure that Thiess are applying best practice through-seam and on-seam coal recovery methods and complying with contractual quality management requirements;
• Participating in the BHP Operating Systems and other operational continuous improvement forums and projects to standardize work, maximise productivity, performance and coal resource recovery;
• Mentoring the Contract Mining specialists on production and planning and assist with day to day production and planning activities during times of absence.

About You

The nature of this role requires you to be well rounded with exposure to all aspects of mining operations, mine planning, processing, risk and operational management. Experience in Mid-Long term planning is highly desirable for the role.

Strong interpersonal skills are essential, allowing you to influence others while also enabling you to build relationships across teams and departments.

The ability to obtain a full pit LV license is essential.

Pathway to 2030 – be part of the legacy

Mt Arthur Coal is progressing toward a planned cessation of mining in 2030, with a clear focus on responsible operations, safe delivery and thoughtful transition planning.

This role offers a rare opportunity to:

•    Be part of the legacy of one of NSW’s most significant mining operations•    Build your career through involvement in a mine closure process•    Contribute to rehabilitation planning and the transition of the site to its next productive land use•    Help define what “good” looks like in late life operations and responsible closure

Working at an open-cut coal mine like Mt Arthur Coal involves certain risks, including operating in or around heavy machinery, exposure to environmental hazards such as tailings dams, and managing fatigue from long or night shifts. Before applying, please ensure you understand these risks and can commit to following all safety requirements and procedures designed to keep you and others safe.

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, 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.