Production Technician | Drill and Blast | Newman | FIFO 8:8 Roster or Residential Options
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 highly motivated team members to come join our Newman Operations Drill & Blast Team. If you are committed to Safety, have a positive & supportive can do attitude that will contribute to our great Team culture, then we want to hear from you! As part of the integrated Drill & Blast Crew, your role would not be limited to Drill Rig Operation. Your role would also include being part of the open pit charging and blasting services across Newman, which would include but not limited to a large variety of physical tasks from prepping, backfilling, dewatering, loading, and stemming drill holes in preparation to detonate explosives that will support mining activity on-site.
Reporting to the Drill & Blast Supervisor within the Mining Production team your duties would include:
- Drill Rig Operation as per operational needs
- Compliance with statutory explosives and mining regulations.
- A strong commitment to ensuring a safe and environmentally healthy workplace.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable interaction with all stakeholders.
- Safe behaviours and adhere to the BHP charter values
- Compliance with BHP mine safety procedures, SWI’s, SOP’s and field leadership
About You
As a successful candidate, you will possess the following:
- PV271 Pit Viper and D65 Drill Experience highly regarded
- Hold the relevant tickets and licenses that are applicable to your skillset
- A commitment to safety, quality and attention to detail and procedure
- The ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
- A strong desire to learn and a high level of enthusiasm to develop a range of new skills
- A teamwork mentality to achieve results
- Hold or able to obtain a Dangerous Goods Security Card
- Hold or able to obtain a Western Australian Shotfiring License
- Hold a full class C drivers licence
- Currently have or able to obtain a HR Drivers license
Location
Our Newman Operations are located approximately 5 to 10kms of Newman, Western Australia which makes it a short trip to / from work! Our FIFO villages and flats accommodation options are all located in the centre of the Newman Township and we actively encourage our team members to join the local community and utilise local shopping centres, restaurants and sporting facilities such as the swimming pool and Gym’s.
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.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people, BHP requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in line with BHP’s Covid Policy and any relevant State health directives. If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce.
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.