Rail Signals Engineer | Iron Ore Rail | Port Hedland | FIFO/Resi/Perth | 5:2 4:3
BHP
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Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
Reporting to the Signals Lead in the Rail Engineering GTS team, you will be responsible for providing solutions, expert guidance and technical support in the Railroad department specialising in the field of Rail Signals.
You will also govern Rail Signals standards and technology for Rail across a broad range of areas in addition to ensuring all adds, moves and changes are managed through the change and configuration management process and are commissioned without unplanned safety and business impacts.
Additional responsibilities will include:
- Provide technical input on rail signalling issues & ensure system lifecycle requirements for rail signalling;
- Ensure project-engineering designs meet the design standards;
- Support firmware upgrades & software for all rail signalling elements & equipment;
- Ensure engineering solutions are identified to address project, equipment and reliability issues;
- Provide technical input into planned growth, technology & optimisation projects;
- Support business capability improvements while ensuring associated risks are managed for Rail;
- Identify the customers’ requirements, review design specifications, budget estimates & support the project team; and
- Compliance through scheduled auditing to ensure systems are controlled.
About You
As the successful candidate, you will possess the following:
- Tertiary qualification in Electrical, Communications, or Signalling Engineering; or
- Electrical/Signalling trade background with significant industry experience
- Demonstrated technical & professional skills within rail signalling;
- Ability to communicate confidently at all levels & establish a good rapport with a diverse range of people and stakeholders is essential; and
- C Class driver’s license.
Location
Residential: In this 5:2 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. As a residential position you will also be provided with subsidised rental accommodation in addition to power and water subsidies.
FIFO: We also have a FIFO position available working a 5:2 4:3 roster with flexible work arrangements considered. The outstanding facilities at the FIFO villages include; a fully equipped gym, TV lounge and games rooms. Additionally you will have access to the state of the art aquatic and sporting facilities in the town of Port Hedland. All rooms at the villages have their own en-suite bathroom, television, refrigerator and air-conditioning.
Perth Based Option available
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.