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About the Role

We are seeking forward thinking and talented individuals to join the Minerals Australia Project (MAP) Engineering Team in Specialist / Principal / Lead Project Engineer roles across the Portfolio of Western Australia Asset Projects (WAAP) and Western Australia Major Projects (WAMP).

This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly established MAP Engineering team and work with a range of internal and external stakeholders to drive engineering effectiveness and contribute to optimised project outcomes.

Reporting to the Area Lead Engineering, this role will offer the opportunity for exposure and influence to all phases of the project lifecycle, including execution. The Project Engineer will be responsible for the successful definition and management of engineering design and serve as a conduit between the project and Engineering Service Provider (ESP) to drive performance.

In this role, continuity of support will be provided across development and delivery phases through the management, development and review of engineering deliverables, performance management of the ESP, support of engineering management of change and integration of the design into execution and handover. As part of the Technical Function you will work closely with Quality, Commissioning and Operational Readiness to provide overall technical support to the project portfolio.

These roles are based in Perth and offer excellent options for flexibility.

In these roles you will:

• Develop the engineering framing documents (User Requirements, Basis of Design, Scope of Works, Engineering Strategy / Plan).
• Manage the ESP to ensure delivery of on time and fit for purpose engineering solutions and documentation.
• Support the Development effort through ESP management, technical clarification, change management and design reviews.
• Support the definition and completion of Engineering Scope Optimisation and Value Engineering activities to deliver increased project value, reduced cost and optimised schedule.
• Participate in framing / risk / value optimisation workshops.
• Lead the Design Review, HAZID, HAZOP and Sustainability in Design (SiD) workshops.
• Manage and coordinates ESP drawings / deliverables including internal design reviews.
• Facilitate the technical transition between Development and Delivery teams.
• Support the Delivery effort through technical clarification, change management and in field quality control oversight.
• Provide input/advice in the management of a project, project area or specific contract/s to ensure it is being delivered safely, and to the approved quality, time and cost targets.
• Implement the project quality plan, review and approval of contractors ITP’s.
• Support system commissioning activities.
• Ensure engineering documentation is completed and formally handed over to operations.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the business.

With a positive attitude and drive for continuous improvement, working in a supportive team and leveraging off your experience, you will have the chance to directly influence project outcomes and continue to develop both professionally and personally.

About You

You will have tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a trade qualification with previous experience working within a project environment and influencing internal and external stakeholders. You will be an effective problem solver and possess good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to think in both a divergent and convergent manner and possess an understanding of business value.

We value diversity in experience and your career history will testify to your ability to proactively identify issues and develop solutions. Energetic and driven you work well under pressure and uncertainty, bringing a high attention to detail and the consistent ability to meet multiple deadlines.

How to Apply

Please apply online before 22 April 2022

You will be required to complete a short video interview as part of your application.

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 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 encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, people with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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.