Senior Field Technician - Exploration | BHP Metals Exploration | Field Base | 12D9X or 8D6X
BHP
About BHP
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Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
This role will be working within BHP Metals Exploration, part of the world’s largest integrated resources company, who are moving into an exciting period of sustainable growth and development. With a clear strategy and focus on projects from early-stage concept development through to advanced exploration, we now have a newly created opportunity for a driven and passionate senior field technician to joint the team as Specialist Operation to further develop their career in exploration execution and delivery within one of the world's most exciting and successful exploration businesses.
Reporting to the Superintendent Operations the Specialist Operation will be responsible for and be given the opportunity to:
- Deliver safe on-ground support services for Greenfields exploration projects.
- Contribute to and promote a culture of care with visible field leadership in health, safety, and sustainability.
- Effective management of geological, camp and project consumables.
- Deliver operational excellence when mobilising, setting up and de-mobilising caravan camps to remote exploration sites.
- Drill sample processing and transport.
- Maintain safe and efficient supply lines to working exploration projects.
- Ensure compliance of field activities to operating standards.
- Internal and external stakeholder management including supervision of contractors.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to improve the safety, productivity, and value of our exploration projects.
About You
As a successful candidate you will possess the following:
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in operations of remote Greenfields exploration programs.
- A comprehensive understanding of a range of exploration activities including caravan camp set-up and operation, drilling, core management, warehousing, and logistics.
- A team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills enabling interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
- An exposure to cultural heritage surveys and landowner engagement.
- Strong computer skills in MS Office and preferably GIS packages such as ArcGIS.
- Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously in challenging conditions. Existing qualifications for 4wd operation, remote first aid, forklift and working at heights.
Location
In this full-time permanent position, you will be working field base in Western Australia with potential travel to other exploration project in Northern Territories and South Australia.
There is flexibility to choose 12D9X or 8D6X roster and there will be 12 hours day shift.
What is on offer?
- Permanent employment with BHP with all the benefits of full-time work
- Competitive remuneration
- Annual bonus scheme
- Generous share match scheme
- Various leave options
- Ongoing support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program
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Reference Number – 65502
- This opportunity is currently only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia.
- You may be requested to complete a video assessment as part of the initial recruitment process. Video assessment is only applied to external applicant, not applicable for BHP Internal applicants.
- Application closes on Sunday, 26th Feb 2023. Please note late applications will not be accepted.
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.