Superintendent Ventilation | Broadmeadow Mine | 5:2
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
As a Ventilation Superintendent you will be responsible for:
- Leading the ventilation and gas drainage departments to achieve safety and other performance requirements;
- Design, implementation and management of the ventilation, gas drainage and monitoring systems;
- Working with technical advisers and drilling contractors to design and implement gas drainage systems;
- Management of contractors engaged in ventilation and methane drilling and drainage duties;
- Budget preparation and control relative to the ventilation, gas monitoring and methane drainage systems;
- Review, compliance and implementation of applicable principle hazard management plans and procedures;
- Training of personnel in ventilation, gas management, spontaneous combustion and methane drainage;
- Assist in the preparation of sealing management plans and second working extraction standard operating procedures;
- Facilitation of document review, investigations, and risk assessments.
About You
The successful candidate will be required to have:
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams with acumen to develop, implement and maintain safety and health, and business operating systems;
- Demonstrated experience in Mine Ventilation including experience in methane drilling and methane drainage systems;
- A degree in Mining Engineering or tertiary qualifications in an associated field is desirable;
- Eligibility for or a Queensland First or Second Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency or a Deputies Certificate of Competency is desirable;
- A commitment to secure own VO competency through the Board of Examiners is desirable, if not already obtained (you may need to be appointed as VO from time to time);
- Willingness to participate in a multi-skilled and diverse team committed to ensuring the coal handling and processing operations support production and quality targets;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Willingness and aptitude to maintain high standards of safety, equipment serviceability, housekeeping and compliance for coal processing and handling processes.
Location This role will be based at BMA’s Broadmeadow Mine, approx. 20mins from Moranbah on a 5/2 roster with flexible work arrangments.
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.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people, BHP requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in line with BHP’s Covid Policy and any relevant State health directives. If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce.
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.