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addressAddressKalgoorlie, WA
CategoryMechanical

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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 Nickel West

 

Nickel West is a fully integrated mine-to-market business. Our culture is rich with technical know-how, highly efficient and focused on innovation. The business employs over 2500 people from five operations across Western Australia comprising of nickel underground and open-cut mines, concentrators, a smelter and a refinery. We also have plans to expand our operations with new mines in the northern Goldfields and a large nickel sulphate plant in Kwinana.


A member of the BHP Group, Nickel West is undergoing an exciting business transformation to become a globally significant supplier of battery materials to the electric vehicle market. Nickel West will soon become the world’s largest producer of Nickel Sulphate, a key ingredient in lithium-ion batteries. As the world’s largest producer of nickel briquettes and nickel powder, Nickel West is leading the new-energy revolution in Western Australia. 


Nickel West has an exciting future ahead. We invite you to join us at Nickel West as we seek to energize our future.

About Nickel West Kalgoorlie

 

Kalgoorlie is the largest inland city in Western Australia and due to its central location is positioned at the heart of the Goldfields as a vibrant mining town and a major gateway to the Eastern States. Although fairly isolated, the City of Kalgoorlie/Boulder offers modern shopping facilities, a huge variety of sports, and schooling for all ages up to high school. There are contemporary housing options for all budgets, sporting clubs and leisure complexes of all descriptions.

 

The Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter receives nickel concentrate from our mining operations in Leinster and Mt Keith as well as from our Third Party Feed concentrator in Kambalda. Nickel West Kalgoorlie incorporates a flash furnace smelter, converters and an acid plant, which has the capacity to produce up to 110,000 tonnes per annum of nickel matte.

 

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date.

About the Role

 

The Services area is responsible for many different supporting processes that are essential for the safe operation of our Nickel Smelter. This role will be operating a 100tpd 6MPa boiler and superheated steam turbines alongside the operation of a Cryogenic Oxygen Plant. This role will lead into further development in other areas of the Services portfolio including Sulphuric Acid Plant, Crushing and Milling Circuits, Effluent Treatment, Control Room and Train Unloading. On the job training will be provided.


We are currently seeking Boiler and Powerhouse Operators to join our team at Kalgoorlie. The successful individual will report to the Supervisor Production Services.
 

About You

 

• Current or previous Process Technician experience in Boiler operation and or Steam Turbine operation
• Current Intermediate or Standard Boiler Operation HRWL
• Current Steam Turbine Operation HRWL
• Previous experience with boilers, superheaters, economisers and steam turbines will be highly regarded 
• Previous experience with cryogenic separation, distillation or other similar processes will be highly regarded 
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to handle minor maintenance projects
• Strong understanding of production processes
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical devices 
• Show vast initiative and be able to work unsupervised
• Able to handle a complexity of tasks efficiently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong orientation to safe work practices – High safety focus

 

We are committed to supporting employment within Western Australia. To be considered for this role, you must currently reside in WA or be willing to relocate to WA for the duration of your employment.
Please note there are both permanent and fixed term roles available, operating on a 2 days, 2nights, 4 off shift pattern.

 

 

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. 

 

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 a 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 we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. 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. 

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