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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
BMA Rail currently has an exciting opportunity for Experienced Level 1 Train Drivers to join the Rail Operations Team based at Hay Point Coal Terminal, Mackay. These positions will start in the first half of 2024. As a BMA Train Driver, you will operate within safe work practices to ensure the reliable delivery of coal from BMA Mine sites to the Hay Point Terminal. It is critical that you perform all duties in accordance with Network rules, regulations and safe operating procedures.
The Experienced Level 1 Train Driver roles are based in the Mackay Region at the Hay Point Coal Terminal Site, working a 4:4 roster.
This is a great roster, Mackay and surrounds offers excellent lifestyle opportunities and development opportunities are on offer. This role is a residentially located role (no FIFO).
Your key responsibilities will include but are not imited to:
- Operating BMA Coal Trains on the Aurizon Network System consistent within the BMA Operating Rules, Regulations and Safe Work Procedures applicable.
- Providing services including but not limited to mainline operations, marshalling and yard activities, coal loading and unloading, relieving drivers up track and all other associated tasks with regard to Rail Operations.
- Carrying out routine checks, preparations and instructions including provisioning of locos, trouble shooting and minor fault rectification within the scope of competence.
- Accurately complete documentation and data entry.
- Undertaking mentoring of trainee drivers to your level of competency excluding assessment; and participating in continuous improvement programs.
The following attributes will be well regarded:
- Current Locomotive Drivers Certificate of Competency.
- Previous experience in the Goonyella Rail system is well regarded.
- Previous experience with E40AC locomotives, distributed power operations and ECP braking would be highly regarded.
- Unrestricted Open C Class Driver's Licence.
- Strong computer skills and ability to maintain high safety standards, equipment serviceability, housekeeping and compliance within working procedures will be first class.
- Excellent fault finding and diagnostic skills together with motivation to broaden your own skills and experience will ensure your success in this role.
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.
Please note as part of this recruitment process the successful applicant will need to conduct a Queensland legislated coal mine workers' health assessment.
From 1 April 2023, ResHealth will be mandatory for the completion of coal mine workers' health assessments, allowing you to submit, monitor and review the progress of your health assessment in a secure online environment.
For more information please go to the ResHealth website.
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.
