Scaffolder Painter - Saraji Maintenance - QLD

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

The Saraji mine is an open pit coal mine located near Dysart in Queensland's Bowen Basin. It is one of Australia's largest mines, by recoverable coal reserves. Saraji mines the Moranbah Coal Measures, blending from up to 11 coal seams.  We are currently seeking a safety-focused Scaffolder/Painter to join the team at our Saraji Coal Mine. The roster will be 7 days on, 7 days off, day shift only.

Your primary duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and assist in the implementing of the new initiatives in a constructive way
• Demonstrate a focus on safety, achievement and team engagement in all aspects of work
• Erect and dismantle scaffold safely and efficiently
• Weekly scaffold inspections to maintain scaffold register compliance
• Blast and paint to standard
• Carry out other planned tasks and assist the maintenance team

We are looking for the following:

You will be required have the following experience:

• Intermediate/Advanced Scaffolding certificate (required)
• Cert 3 in Engineering. Fabrication – (surface finishing) preferred

• Previous experience within mining is preferred
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team 
• Ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Effective listening and strong interpersonal skills

The smaller team structure in BHP Operations Services allow us to create authentic connection between crews and supervisors with a passion to delivery high quality work and a genuine focus on safety.  

What is on offer?

• Permanent employment with BHP with all the benefits of full-time work 
• Competitive remuneration 
• Fully funded flights to Moranbah, from Cairns, Townsville or Brisbane
• Buses provided to Dysart from Moranbah, Mackay, Rockhampton and Yeppoon
• Annual bonus scheme
• Generous share match scheme
• Various leave options
• Ongoing support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program

This is your opportunity to join a team with genuine career and learning opportunities, in a secure permanent position.  Make your next step secure and take your career to the next level.  Apply today and be part of the BHP family. Regionally based candidates encouraged to apply.

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

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.