Shut Lead Track Renewals Execution | Port Hedland | FIFO or Residential 11/10 roster

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About the Role

Within the Rail Network Maintenance department, the Track Renewals team is responsible for executing large-scale capital and operation expenditure track works including re rail, track renewal / reconstruction, turnout and cross over renewal, rail stress management and rail civil works. 

Integral to the team, in the Shut Lead role you will be responsible for planning and managing the execution of shutdowns in which incorporates a range of track, civil and signalling scope of works. This includes scoping activities (how the shut will be set up, executed and demobilised), the site preparation (laydown construction, material deliveries etc.) and the execution (deconstruction and construction of track and associated infrastructure). For a respective shutdown, the Shut Lead will utilise a range of discipline specific supervisors (Track, Civil, Comms and Signals) to execute the works. The focus of this critical role is to •    Plan, supervise and manage the safe execution of track renewals works.  •    Develop methodologies to improve safety and efficiency, and to reduce cost. •    Develop and sustain a strong safety based and collaborative culture in the team. Based out of Port Hedland you’ll be working on 11 days on / 10 days off roster on a fly-in fly-out or residential basis. The role requires travel all along the rail network with accommodation provided at a range of camps.

About You

Our preferred candidate will have demonstrated experience in leading workgroups and Contracting Partners in a Rail environment. It’s also desired that you will have the following capabilities and competencies;  

•    A current full West Australian “C” class motor vehicle license or current equivalent Australian State motor vehicle license. •    Diploma in rail infrastructure and or construction management (desirable). •    Certificate III in rail Infrastructure and additional electives. •    Shutdown management experience in track renewals including plain line, turnouts and cross overs, level crossings, re rail and stress management. •    Good communication, interpersonal and people management skills with a range of audiences. •    Computer literacy with Microsoft suite, 1SAP and planning systems. •    Good planning skills and the ability to oversee projects to successful completion. •    Administration and prioritisation including time management capability. •    Competent in reading detailed design drawings, plans and schedules. •    Sound judgement including balancing competing issues. •    Ability to identify risks and implement controls to manage the risk. •    Demonstrated experience in leading workgroups and contractors to complete track works. •    Risk management in rail track works.  •    Sound knowledge of Railroad Operating Rules and industry standards (safety and quality). •    Experience with track works including re rail and stress management, track construction (plain line, cross overs) and associated activities, construction of turnouts, and level crossing construction.  

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.     

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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