Superintendent Technology Operations (Mine) | Olympic Dam

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 be a part of this success.

About Olympic Dam

As one of Australia’s largest mines and most complex minerals processing operations, it’s quite unique in that we produce Copper, Uranium, Gold and Silver. The local township of Roxby Downs is an active and progressive community offering a variety of modern, well-equipped housing, educational, health, sporting, leisure, shopping and cultural facilities.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technology or Operational Superintendent to join our team.  Reporting to the Manager Technology Operations, the purpose of this role is to provide leadership to the on-site Technology personnel for the Mine Operations at Olympic Dam. This role is accountable for delivering excellence with respect to maintenance of operational technology (including control systems, radio, CCTV and associated infrastructure) via a highly skilled team. Managing operational technology at Olympic Dam to ensure safety, stability and productivity is a core accountability of this role.

Please note this position is based at Olympic Dam with FIFO, DIDO from Adelaide or residential to Roxby Downs options available. The Roster for this role can be either 5 days on 2 days off or 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off and dayshift only roles.

In this role you will:

• Positively shape the Mine Technology Operations culture in alignment with the BHP Charter Values
• Motivate, engage and coach the team towards achieving safety, inclusiveness and productivity goals
• Plan for and establish Mine Technology Operations work methods and processes, including alignment with proven work management processes
• Establish positive working relationships with operations and support functions
• Ensure operational technology at the mine enables successful delivery of the Mine Plan.  

About You

You will have a proven track record of successful front-line leadership of large teams.  The results you have achieved will demonstrate your ability to engage, lead change and influence others.   Operational leadership experience is essential and you will have experience in operational technology or maintenance teams.

Your ability to multi task and to meet tight deadlines will be second to none, as will your ability to adapt to change and remain calm under changing circumstances.  Strong communication and problem solving skills are critical to this role, as will be the strong desire to motivate and lead your team.  Stakeholder engagement and strong collaboration with Production, Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance and Process Safety personnel will be required to maximise performance.  

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

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 and, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.