Supervisor Production | Area C | 8/6 Roster 1

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  

Mining Area C, part of Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO), is one of five mining hubs in the Pilbara region. It is located 120 kilometres north-west of Newman on the Traditional Lands of the Banjima People. It consists of eight open-cut mines, three ore handling plants and one train load-out facility. In operation since 2003, the mine is responsible for approximately 52 million tonnes of ore production per annum. 

Mining Area C currently operates on a fly-in fly-out 2/1 roster.  Flights operate from Perth to Coondewanna Airport. Employees are accommodated at Packsaddle Camp. The outstanding facilities at the FIFO village include; a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, netted cricket pitch, tennis and basketball court, beach volleyball court and recreation room including a pool table, darts, table tennis, TV and DVD player. All rooms at the village have their own ensuite bathroom, television, refrigerator and air-conditioning.   

Some teams within Mining Area C currently operate on two weeks on, one week off roster. Feedback from our workforce tells us a more family friendly roster would be welcomed by our employees, and we are currently exploring the opportunity to move our Fixed Plant and Processing Production teams to an even time roster of 8/6/7/7.  

While no decision or proposal has been made at this point in time, an even time roster is being investigated as a future option. 

As such, Mining Area C Fixed Plant and Processing teams are seeking talented Supervisors and Shift Coordinators to join our inclusive and high performing Production team to work in a collaborative environment. 

• Supervisors

• Shift Coordinators

• Supervisor - Mechanical

• Supervisor - Electrical

• Supervisor - Infrastructure Maintenance (must have Electrical background with current licence)

• Supervisor - Lifting Services

As a Supervisor, you will have strong leadership skills and the ability to positively influence our safety culture. Your ability to lead by example, be proactive and prioritise Field Leadership activities will be critical to your success. In addition, you will play a key role through:

• Providing leadership to a Load and Haul team operating within a large scale open pit mine

• Thinking Big to deliver inputs to shape your work environment

• Strategising daily dig unit performance to feed three Crushers as part of one of the largest Iron Ore hub in the world

• Mentor and develop the daily interactions of the production team

• Positively influence business decisions through your clear decision making skills

• Challenge daily operations and performance 

• Maximise compliance within the operational plan 

• Align duties across the production team to ensure development targets are achieved

About You  

We have a strong focus on finding individuals with the right values, leadership capability, and communication skills.   Your interpersonal skills will foster collaborative working relationships in addition to a demonstrated ability to consolidate and analyse information, you will have the skills and knowledge to provide critical thinking and a solution-focused attitude.  

You will have access to technology that will enable you to work flexibly, which is key to BHP’s success in addressing the requirements of a diverse workforce.   

Ideally you will meet the following requirements;  

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or other related disciplines 

• Resource industry and site based experience

• Experience in open pit operations 

• A commitment to safety, quality and attention to detail and procedure 

• The ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure 

• A strong desire to learn and a high level of enthusiasm to develop a range of new skills 

• A desire to achieve results through great teamwork and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-skilled team. 

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 (LINK)  

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.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.  

BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.