Specialist / Principal Project Engineer - Contaminated Sites | WA Asset Projects | Perth
BHP
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About the Role
Functionally reporting to the Area Lead Engineering (Closure, Environment and Tailings), this role will support a range of projects within the contaminated sites portfolio from Studies (Development) through to Execution (Delivery). These projects cover a full range of assets and locations across the BHPs Western Australian Iron Ore (WAIO) mining and non-mining operations (Ore Handling, Rail and Non-process Infrastructure).
You will be a core member of the project Owners Team, supporting the Study Lead/Manager who has overall project accountability during the Study Phases (Development) and the Delivery Lead/Manager during the Execution Phase (Delivery).
You will be responsible for overseeing and developing project engineering strategies, engineering inputs and managing Engineering Service Provider(s) (ESPs) and other external technical consultants/specialists, to ensure the technical outputs are optimised. This includes enabling sustainable design, safe and efficient construction, commissioning, operation, handover and maintenance of assets whilst achieving project objectives within schedule, budget and quality requirements, in line with Contaminated Sites legislation and regulations.
This is a Perth-based position with travel to site required at times.
The Project Engineer acts as a single point of contact for all project engineering and engineering management inputs and deliverables.
The Project Engineer is effectively the project’s engineering lead/manager and will:
- Provide a proactive safety focus in both design and execution work
- Drive effective engineering outcomes through proactive ESP performance management, facilitation of design development workshops and reviews, and enabling timely delivery of engineering deliverables by ensuring Owner input is provided appropriately
- Drive Engineering Effectiveness though identification and realisation of Engineering Scope Optimisation and Value Engineering opportunities through the project
- Support the Study and/or Delivery Lead with the development of key project deliverables in accordance with Our Requirements and the Minerals Australia Projects Internal Standard
- Taking responsibility for the development of project specific deliverables including User Requirements, Basis of Design, Engineering Management Strategy/Plan and Scope(s) of Work
- Contribute to Owner’s Team project activities that can include tender, cost and schedule reviews and risk reviews and assessments process meetings
- Take responsibility for the development of project specific deliverables including User Requirements, Basis of Design, Engineering Management Strategy/Plan and Scope(s) of Work
- Contribute to Owner’s Team project related deliverables including Procurement Strategies, Study Work Plans and End of Phase Study Reports
- Drive implementation of BHP’s Health, Safety, Environment, Community Constructability, Operability and Maintainability (HSECCOMS) process in alignment with SAF-076
- Lead performance management of services provided by third parties (i.e., ESPs and other external technical consultants/specialists) for the project
- Oversee adherence to all statutory, operational technical and engineering standards or challenging these where appropriate
- Drive the capture of project lessons learnt from projects for incorporation into continuous improvement initiatives
- Support the Operational Readiness function by providing engineering related data in order to enable the effective transition to Operations where applicable for the Project
About You
To be successful in this role it is important that you are comfortable working within dynamic environments and have demonstrated experience managing ESP engineering effort. You will need to be an effective problem solver and influencer, possessing strong communications skills through all levels of stakeholder engagement. Your ability to manage multiple levels of complexity and clarify ambiguity will also be a key strength for this role.
In addition to the above, the following will be key selection criteria:
- Solid experience in Projects
- Strong Project Engineering/Engineering Management experience
- Experience working with or managing ESPs and deliverable development
- Civil / Environmental / Mechanical / Process Engineer or similar discipline with contaminated sites experience is desirable
How to Apply
Please apply online before 28th February 2023
You may be requested to complete a short video assessment as part of your application.
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.