Superintendent Mine Production Surface | Olympic Dam | Residential or FIFO 5/2, 4/3 (flex)
BHP
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.
Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager Mine Production Surface, this role is responsible for safe operation of one of the largest quarries in Australia, operating the largest backfill plant in Australia, and supporting surface ore movement to the ROM to keep stable surface processing. Managing a team of both direct and contract employees, this role is also responsible for setting the culture of improvement while connecting with suppliers and customers to get the most out of the existing plant.
As we progress our plans to implement Paste Backfill over the next two years, your ability to engage with the project teams while understanding the technical requirements of operating a paste plant will be key to building a lasting legacy.
This is an exceptional opportunity to develop as a leader and take the next step in your career.
This role is based at our Olympic Dam mine site on 5/2, 4/3 basis and can be offered as FIFO ex-Adelaide, DIDO or Residential.
In this role you will:
- Be first and foremost focused on creating a culture of care by being a visible safety leader, engaging, developing and coaching your team
- Build business partnerships and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders internal and external to the business
- Positively shape culture in alignment with the BHP Charter Values
- Lead and develop a team of technical and operational mining professionals
- Identify, build and develop team capability through ongoing and regular coaching and development
- Build effective relationships across multiple mine departments to support the delivery of improved production
- Encourage and promote continuous improvement by constantly looking for opportunities to improve work practices and procedures
- Lead process improvement initiatives to support customer group by leveraging BOS practices
About You
- Previous mining operations experience, ideally coupled with exposure to processing
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or an aligned discipline along with significant operational experience
- Experience with surface and underground mining is advantageous
- Practical experience with Contractor Management
- Project management and delivery exposures will be well regarded
- Experience implementing continuous improvement strategies with financial and commercial acumen
- The ability to engage and find positive outcomes with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated foundational leadership experience and engagement of teams that support high quality and engaged delivery
How to Apply
Please apply online before 12th December 2023
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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Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. 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.
At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.
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