We are an Australian-based modern mining company with a focus on copper. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX100), we own the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine, are currently constructing the ~A$1b Carrapateena copper-gold operation, have operating and exploration holdings in Brazil; as well as a significant pipeline of project opportunities with exploration earn-ins and projects under study.
By 2023 we will be a global, copper-core, Modern Mining Company, delivering superior value with multiple operating assets underpinned by a diverse exploration and project pipeline.
At OZ Minerals Prominent Hill, we value your ideas and encourage you to champion innovation and collaboration. We are a mid-tier mining company so you will not get lost in the crowd or tangled in bureaucracy. Rather, we unlock your value and offer opportunities that supercharge your career.
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. 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:
Reporting to the Superintendent - Mine Engineering the Senior Production Engineer role will be a mix between technical and leadership tasks. You will lead and provide guidance to a well-connected and supportive team of underground production engineers. and support the mining operation. Your primary responsibilities will be to ensure production plans are safe, accurate, and delivered on time to the operation, while also mentoring a group of energetic and motivated Production Engineers.
Location: Prominent Hill, South Australia (60-minute flight from Adelaide / 30-minute flight from Port Augusta)
Roster: 8 days on on-site; 6 days off
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
About you:
- Lead the Production Engineering team in delivering safe production through quality designs.
- Lead and maintain a strong relationship with the mining alliance partners.
- Conduct regular time in the field to discuss methods of safe production with the underground (UG) workforce.
- Deliver operational readiness for mine production projects.
- Monitor task progression and adherence to the weekly and monthly schedules for the mining operations.
- Undertake incident investigations and implement actions leading to continuous improvement of the site’s safety performance.
- Develop necessary processes and systems across the team to enable the delivery of key performance indicators (KPIs).
The key responsibilities are:
What you will need to succeed:
- At least 5 years’ experience in underground metalliferous mining.
- Proven experience in mine design and scheduling in sub-level open stopping.
- A proactive mind set and approach to achieving safe production in a dynamic UG environment.
- Knowledge of mine stopping methods and application of ground support.
- The ability to work independently, apply initiatives and develop solutions and recommendations for the underground mine whilst also providing exceptional leadership to the team.
- Proficiency with MS Office and Deswik software packages.
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.
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Applications close: 8 January 2024
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