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Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
BHP Technology is looking for a Development Supervisor to join our Technology Site Operations team to support Saraji Mine in Central Queensland. As Development Supervisor Site Operations, you will be responsible for the preventative maintenance and technical field support provided for mine sites Operational and Informational Technology Systems. The role is a Full Time position with BHP on a DIDO/Residential role on a Wednesday to Tuesday (7/7) Day Shift Roster (Roster is flexible for any special requirements)
Reporting to the Superintendent Technology Operations, your key developmental accountabilities will include:
Site Responsible Person for Technology on site (permanent and contractors) and ensures all works are carried within Safe Systems of Work in a changing work environment.
Manages and coordinates tasks and resources available to ensure incidents and events can be resolved in accordance with the business priorities/expectations
Supervisor has a hands-on component and will have a higher focus on network switches, servers, applications, CCTV, Physical Access Management, Digital and Analog Radio, WIFI, End User Compute, Wireless Telemetry System (WTS). SAP and Service Now being the two work management software Applications.
Collaborate with other departments Production, Maintenance, Project teams, remote teams (applications/networks/hosting, cyber and vendors) to ensure the effective operations and maintenance of the technology environment to support business systems/operations including IT/OT networks, Wi-Fi, servers, applications, and associated services.
Work with other technical specialists, by way of work management, field leadership, management of improvement opportunities, hazard identification and reporting.
Works with the Technology Service owner teams, Project Managers and Site Engineering to facilitate site-based project activities to ensure safe execution of work and minimal disruption to operations.
Investigate/Scope requirements for project work installations. This work is to follow site and Technology processes; Management of Change, Technology standards, funding approval, Drawing updates, Master data submission, commissioning, documentation, site communications and training.
Acts as the escalation contact for Technology site operations issues.
About You
As the successful candidate will have or capability of obtaining:
Cert 3, or Trade Certificate in Industrial Wireless Communications, Electronics or Industrial Electrical/Instrumentation (or willing to undertake Cert 3 as part of role)
Familiarity with Mining Communication Networks IT/OT, WiFi, Servers, Security Applications
A proven track record of Safety within a Coal Mining operational environment or similar preferred.
An ability to prioritise effectively and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Proactive in identifying areas of improvement in the management of Technology systems.
Good analytical skills for high level of problem solving and sharing of solutions within the department
Takes ownership of ideas/solutions and sees them through to maturity.
Build relationships with customers/partners/site departments
Sound communication and interpersonal skills
Australian C class driver’s license
Coal mine exposure would be advantageous
Open/unrestricted Cabling Licence preferable
Desirable experience:
SAP Work Management
Working at Heights, Confined Space and First Aid training
Familiarity with Mining Operational Technology Infrastructure
Deadline of applications is on 11 November 2026.
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.
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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 inclusion@bhp.com.
