AddressAbout 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.
Newman Operations – FIFO or Residential
With this role you have the choice of either being residentially based in Newman or fly-in fly-out on an 8/6 7/7 roster.
You will be working across both sites at Newman Operations. Newman Operations West is more than five kilometres long and nearly 1.5 kilometres wide, making it the biggest single-pit open-cut iron ore mine in the world. Newman Operations East is made up of several deposits and contributes to the overall ore production of the Newman Joint Venture hub.
If you would prefer the residential option, housing & relocation packages on offer, in addition to substantial utility subsidies it allows you (and perhaps your family) to build roots and experience a relaxed community lifestyle in the heart of the Pilbara. You will enjoy the benefits of returning home every night.
The 7,000 strong community of Newman enjoys well-established town facilities including a newly revitalised town centre with shops and restaurants as well as sporting facilities, swimming pool and Gym’s. Newman is gateway to the Karijini National Park, where you will be in close proximity to spectacular gorges, water courses and stunningly unique landscapes to explore in your free time.
Living and working in the Pilbara provides a climate that allows a life for outdoor living. With significantly more sunshine, design a lifestyle of your making. Additionally, the team at Newman West are a close-knit supportive team of mining professionals who make going to work a place to enjoy.
A fantastic opportunity to expand your mining career with us at BHP and become part of the community in which you work.
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About the Role
Reporting to the Supervisor Dewatering you will carry out installations as well as planned and unplanned maintenance activities at our Whaleback operations.
In this role you will:
- Promote and consistently follow the standards and procedures designed to enable you to work safely and effectively every day
- Carry out required in-pit Dewatering Equipment inspections
- Install, maintain and repair Dewatering pipework and systems.
- Adhere to work management plans including completing assigned work as per the approved schedule and creating detailed notifications for future work that needs to be completed
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on Dewatering Assets and infrastructure
- Assist the Supervisor in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives that create value to the business from a Dewatering maintenance perspective
- Ensure area tooling and equipment required for water assets works are in working condition according to the manufacturer’s requirements and tested to the site requirements
About You
- Proven commitment to look after your own wellbeing and the confidence to speak up when others put themselves in harm’s way
- Australian recognised Mechanical or Plumbing Trade Qualifications preferred but not essential.
- Polywelding experience preferred but not essential
- Exposure working in mining environments with experience in Dewatering considered advantageous
- Experience working with hydraulics and understanding pump pressures and flows
- Experience in installation and removal production bores, sump/transfer pumps
- Experience working with work management program SAP
- HR or HC Drivers Licence preferred but not essential.
- Current Australian C Class Drivers Licence
- Forklift, Dogging, Basic Rigging and HIAB High Risk Work Ticket desirable
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 WorkforceThe 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 *********@bhp.com.
