Process Technician | Area C | 8/6 Roster

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  

Mining Area C, part of Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO), is one of five mining hubs in the Pilbara region. It is located 120 kilometres north-west of Newman on the Traditional Lands of the Banjima People. It consists of eight open-cut mines, three ore handling plants and one train load-out facility. In operation since 2003, the mine is responsible for approximately 52 million tonnes of ore production per annum. 

Mining Area C currently operates on a fly-in fly-out 2/1 roster.  Flights operate from Perth to Coondewanna Airport. Employees are accommodated at Packsaddle Camp. The outstanding facilities at the FIFO village include; a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, netted cricket pitch, tennis and basketball court, beach volleyball court and recreation room including a pool table, darts, table tennis, TV and DVD player. All rooms at the village have their own ensuite bathroom, television, refrigerator and air-conditioning.   

Some teams within Mining Area C currently operate on two weeks on, one week off roster. Feedback from our workforce tells us a more family friendly roster would be welcomed by our employees, and we are currently exploring the opportunity to move our Fixed Plant and Processing Production teams to an even time roster of 8/6/7/7.  

While no decision or proposal has been made at this point in time, an even time roster is being investigated as a future option. 

As such, Mining Area C Processing team are seeking experienced individuals to join our world class operation for an opportunity as a Process Technician.  

As part of our high performing team you will: 

• Have an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development 
• Safely operate and clean  fixed plant equipment including conveyors, crushing & screening facilities, stockyards and balance machines 
• Willingness to be trained on all equipment and plant 
• Develop high quality, task-based risk assessments 
• Actively identify, report and rectify hazards  
• Conduct inspections to a high quality, reporting on all defects. 
• Participate in field leadership activities. 
• Have an inclusive nature and enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds. 
• Execute the production activities according to the Production Plan 
• Adhere to defined standard procedures and apply safe work practices;  
• Conduct routine inspections with strong attention to detail; identifying required maintenance  
• Liaise with other teams to coordinate activities, including fitters, electricians and remote operation controllers. 

About You  

As the successful candidate, you will possess the following: 

• Current full West Australian *C- class motor vehicle license or current equivalent Australian State motor vehicle license 
• A motivated problem solver who is dedicated to continuously improving their work environment 
• An energetic and enthusiastic approach to work, with a drive to develop and learn 
• Rockbreaker operations experience – highly desirable 
• Bobcat, loader and excavator experience preferred 
• Strong practical experience (minimum 2 years) in a Process Technician role. 
• Previous experience in resources industry 
• Sound time management skills 
• Experience operating in a Fixed Plant environment would be an advantage 
• Take a proactive role in maintaining appropriate standards of behaviour including ability to hold team members to account. 

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.  

BHP also requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people (from the 31st of January 2022 or earlier depending on relevant state health directives). If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this new requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce. For further information please see our website (LINK)  

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.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.  

BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.