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
The role will be based at our Western Australia Iron Ore site in the Pilbara, on an 8/6 rotating roster, fly in-fly out from Perth.
Your primary duties will include but not limited to the following:
- Conduct comprehensive site surveys utilising advanced surveying techniques and equipment to support Tamping Operations across the rail network.
- Develop, finalise, and document scheme designs that facilitate the effective execution of Tamping Operations, ensuring alignment with engineering standards and operational requirements.
- Prepare and submit detailed Tamping Notifications in a timely manner, ensuring precise data entry and adherence to protocols for the safe execution of on-site operations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of desktop-based software applications and enterprise systems for the efficient generation of notifications and the closure of work orders.
- Perform rigorous inspections of completed work to ensure compliance with relevant engineering specifications, regulatory standards, and Tamping Quality Assurance protocols.
- Review, analyse, and systematically archive Tamping logs and related documentation utilized throughout the rail network to maintain comprehensive records.
- Analyse and interpret technical data, regulatory frameworks, and codes of practice to ensure the safe execution of all operational activities and compliance with industry standards.
- Prepare preliminary track designs and specifications, conduct routine calculations, and plot preliminary data for technical interpretation and engineering analysis.
- Collect and analyse data utilizing advanced surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment to ensure accurate assessments of site conditions.
- Participate in ongoing training and development initiatives, providing mentorship and support to colleagues within areas of expertise to enhance team competency on survey techniques and design.
- Collaborate with the Supervisor in the strategic planning and organization of department-based survey activities, ensuring efficient resource allocation and project execution.
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement in operational processes, supporting the constructive implementation of innovative initiatives.
About You
To be considered for the opportunity you will have the following:
- Railway specific survey experience
- Cross over specific survey experience
- Experience of scheme design works
- Minimum safety qualification of Look Out
- Minimum track certification – Cert 3
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 inclusion@bhp.com.
