Rail Ore Car Maintenance Supervisor | Residential in Port Hedland WA | 8 on / 8 off 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

As a Supervisor at BHP, we will provide you an environment where health and wellbeing are seen as a pre-requisite for safety and productivity. You will have access to training and professional development tools which will support you in your role. You will be empowered by your Superintendent and encouraged to ensure your team are connected to their strategy and plan.   We have a new permanent opportunity for a Rail Ore Car Maintenance Supervisor to join the team within the Rolling Stock Maintenance Team.  This is an ideal move for someone looking for a dynamic work environment where no two days are ever the same. You can leverage your existing knowledge of Rail Ore Car /and Rolling Stock Maintenance practices with safety, work management and continuous improvement anchored as the focus for your position.   This residential opportunity will be offered on a 8 days on / 8 days off roster.  

Our successful candidate, who be reporting to the Ore Car Maintenance Superintendent, will be highly motivated/proactive, have strong communication skills and proven ability to lead the day-to-day effective running of the Rail Ore Car Maintenance crews and ensure a high level of safety, service and work quality.  

Location

As this is a 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 20,000-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.

About You

We’re passionate about diversity in experience and the team and foster team building relationships for everyone in the department.  As our successful candidate you will have:  

•    A genuine commitment to safety •    Be highly motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving •    Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to work in a dynamic team environment •    Have previous leadership experience and exhibits sound competency in all Step Up behaviours / leadership capabilities •    Have previous experience with Rail Rolling Stock is preferred  •    Be able to cultivate positive relationships through effective communication and consultation with all employees and stakeholders •    Hold a current full West Australian “C” class motor vehicle license or current equivalent Australian State motor vehicle license •    Hold a Trade Qualification equivalent Degree in a related maintenance disciple is highly desirable.

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. #LI