Specialist Configuration Management | Rail | Perth

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.    

A great opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Configuration Management to work on an exciting major project at BHP, the Rail Technology Programme (RTP).  RTP is a transformational upgrade of WAIO’s train control and signalling system. RTP will deliver the words first heavy haul moving block signalling system. Moving block will allow trains and other rail-mounted vehicles to safely run much closer together, resulting in a substantial increase in the rail network’s capability along with a step-change improvement in safety.  Come and be a part of this success.   

About the Role

We have an opportunity for a Specialist Configuration Management as part of the Rail Technology Programme Project, based in Perth. Reporting to the RTP Engineering Manager you will be responsible for managing changes to technical requirements and technical baselines across RTP. Further the Specialist role will lead the strategy for the development of configuration management systems across the wider BHP WAIO rail operation to support the new technology being introduced by the programme.

 Key responsibilities include: 

• Ensure consistent application of configuration and change control processes across the RTP project delivery. 
• To manage and coordinate the process of change to technical requirements and technical baselines across the project delivery.
• To own reporting on adherence to the technical change and configuration management processes. 
• As a member of the Project Configuration Control Board, establish ownership of configuration control processes and technical gate reviews as per agreed cadence in the programme.
• With a supporting team, drive the development of a configuration management strategy that spans the complete systems engineering cycle and references industry best practice.
• Act as a key interface to BHP WAIO Operations for matters related to configuration management and establish alignment with existing BHP configuration management processes. 
• Provide guidance to engineers on the Configuration Management Processes they need to follow.

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Extensive hands-on working experience of configuration management. 
• Experienced CM practitioner in all hardware and software CM related disciplines, including Configuration Control, Configuration Status Accounting, CM Audits, Baseline Management, Software Configuration Management and CM database requirements. 
• Ability to perform within a multi-functional programme team comprising both BHP staff and the suppliers.
• Experience in roles that demonstrate technical leadership and application of system engineering skills.
• Demonstrates understanding of the system engineering lifecycle and phases.
• Experience in rail, marine or defence.

  Location   Based in Perth, Western Australia, in the multi award winning office tower - ‘City Square’ you will have stunning river views from your modern open plan office, state of the art facilities including virtual whiteboards and video conferencing facilities, 550 bicycle racks with ample lockers, showers and change room amenities and a large outdoor terrace with barbecues.

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.

BHP also requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people (from the 31st of January 2022 or earlier depending on relevant state health directives). If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this new requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce. For further information please see our website.  

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.

Reference Number – 59575   •    We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.  •    This opportunity is currently only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia.