Trainee Train Drivers | BMA Hay Point | Mackay

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

At BMA Hay Point Terminal, we are looking for adaptable, positive, individuals who are open to exploring the world of Rail whilst learning something new every day. As a BMA Rail Trainee Driver you will be trained in how to operate modern rolling stock within Safe Working practices to ensure the safe, reliable and on time delivery of coal from BMA Mine sites to the BMA Hay Point Coal Terminal. It is critical that you perform all duties in accordance with Network Rules, Regulations and Safe Operating Procedures. Working on a 24/7 shift roster, your role will consist of Safe operation of locomotives including mainline and yard operations, basic train examination competencies, loading and unloading coal trains on the Goonyella Network.

Previous Rail operational experience will be considered advantageous for these roles.

These roles are residential only - open to residents of the Mackay area. Please note accommodation and travel is not provided for these positions.

About You

As the successful candidate you will possess the following:

•           The ability to maintain high standards of safety, and compliance with specific tasks and procedures

•           Good communication skills both written and verbal

•           Motivation to learn and develop new skills

•           A proven commitment to safety with confidence to speak up about at risk behaviours.

•           The ability to foster a teamwork atmosphere within your work group

•           Unrestricted Open C Class Manual Driver’s License

•           Strong computer skills

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. 

Please note as part of this recruitment process the successful applicant will need to conduct a Queensland legislated coal mine workers’ health assessment.

From 1 April 2023, ResHealth will be mandatory for the completion of coal mine workers’ health assessments, allowing you to submit, monitor and review the progress of your health assessment in a secure online environment.

For more information please go to the ResHealth website.

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].