Production Operators Daunia Deployment

About BHP Operations Services 

BHP Operations Services delivers industry leading mining services across BHP operations Australia-wide with specialist capabilities in load and haul, fixed plant maintenance and mobile maintenance. BHP Operations Services has a strong focus on people capability and culture. Our people are our greatest asset and are at the centre of everything that we do. We focus on high performance safety and productivity through our people. With world-class training that is unmatched in the industry and the opportunity to advance your career across locations and commodities, join the team and make your place in BHP.​

About the Role: 

BHP Operations Services (OS) Production team currently operates across various locations within Australia.

We are currently and actively recruiting for Ancillary Operators who will be deployed to our Daunia deployment and who can operate safely and are confident with any of the following equipment: 

• Excavator – CAT 6040 or equivalent
• Excavator - Hitachi 5500/5600
• Dozers - CAT D10 & D11;
• Graders - CAT 16H,16M, 24H & 24M
• Loaders

OS Production is currently deployed to the following sites in Queensland:   

• Blackwater deployment; 
• Caval Ridge deployment;
• Daunia deployment; 
• Goonyella deployment; 
• Peak Downs deployment;
• Saraji deployment.  

What’s on Offer:

• Permanent employment with BHP Operations Services with all the benefits of full-time work;
• Funded flights provided from Brisbane to Bowen Basin!
• Competitive remuneration and according to current market;
• Annual Bonus;
• Continuous focus on developing and upskilling with the possibility to diversified your equipment experience;
• Smaller teams focused on diversity, culture, safety, processes and performance;
• The possibility of learning new technologies as part of developing a long term career  with us;
• Transportation to site – this provided from the main regional cities and discussed during recruitment process.  

On 18th October 2023, BHP announced that BHP and Mitsubishi Development have agreed to divest the Blackwater and Daunia mines to Whitehaven Coal. Whitehaven will assume operating control of the Daunia and Blackwater mines on completion of the sale, which is expected to occur in Q4 FY24.  Whitehaven will provide an offer of employment to each employee directly supporting the Blackwater and Daunia mines. 

About You

As the successful candidate you are:

• Confident in operating mine size Dozers and/or Graders;  
• A Safe Operator who is both dedicated and enthusiastic about your job;  
• A strong desire to learn and to develop a range of new skills and equipment;
• Able to work to deadlines and remain effective under pressure;
• A teamwork mentality to achieve results;
• Effective listener with well-developed interpersonal skills;
• Competent and possess comprehensive reading and writing skills.

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.