Supervisor Electrical Retic

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

We are currently seeking to augment our team with a highly competent Electrical Reticulation Supervisor. Reporting to Maintenance Superintendent, you will be responsible for supervising and safe execution of all electrical infrastructure both installations and maintenance, including all statutory obligations as part of our license to operate. All tasks to meet their objectives on time and on budget.

The primary responsibilities of the role will focus on the supervision and co-ordination of internal and external resources required for the successful maintenance of underground substations, distribution boards, jumbo boxes, fan starters, pump starters, vehicle collision avoidance system, remote bogging, automated vent doors, jumbo electrical servicing. Working with BHP work teams, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day co-ordination of all maintenance activities, forward planning and requirements within, Nickel West’s high standards of Safety and quality of work. The ability to liaise with key stakeholders as well as internal departments in both a professional and effective manner will be a key facilitator in your ability to safely deliver work

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About Leinster

Leinster is located 375 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.  The operation sources nickel ore from the Perseverance Underground Mine and Cliffs Underground Mine before crushing and processing to produce a concentrate.  The Leinster Village and Township offer a unique lifestyle with all the modern conveniences – an Olympic size swimming pool, health and fitness centre, race-course and even an 18-hole golf course.  

About You

• Strong supervision skills along with a trade certificate – WA electricians Licence
• HV switching course would be highly desirable
• First aid, CPR and LVR
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and have a background in working underground on reticulation networks.
• Strong work management and planning work ethic, driving a pro-active and planned maintenance work methodology.
• Prior SAP experience would be highly desirable.
• A current WA C class Driver’s License.
• Understanding / knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and regulations for the electrical industry

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. 

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.  

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.

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at [email protected]

We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately

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