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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
As part of the BHP Iron Ore Network Operator, the High Voltage (HV) & Power Operations team is responsible for the Operation of our HV transmission and distribution network across the Pilbara.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic team responsible for providing overarching control of the Inland HV network. This function is integral to all aspects of network planning, execution, maintenance and operation of the Inland Network.
Our Network Controllers are responsible for ensuring the HV transmission and distribution networks are operated within design parameters and play a key role in contributing to create a safe and controlled work environment for BHP employees and members of the public exposed to the network.
Your role will also be critical in the integration of renewable energy sources into the network over the next few years as WAIO works towards its decarbonisation goals, which will be both challenging and exciting.
Reporting to the Lead Network Operations, the primary focus of this role is to:
- Actively monitor the network and escalate faults.
- Respond to power outages, identifying fault cause, isolating the area if required and remotely restoring power to the network.
- Ensure network is operated within acceptable design parameters and operating procedures
- Review and approve high voltage switching programs.
- Oversee switching activities and perform remote switching in accordance with high voltage switching programs
- Provide technical support to team members in the field
- Analyse faults and operational performance to identify opportunities for improvement or areas of concern and work collaboratively with stakeholders to implement solutions
- Provide operational support to Planning and Projects teams to co-ordinate access to the network for maintenance or Project implementation
To be successful in this key position, you will possess sound knowledge in power systems operations combined with SCADA experience. In addition to technical capability, you will also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to problem solve and manage unplanned situations in a calm and methodical manner.
In addition, we are ideally looking for the following skills and experience:
- Network Controller, Electrical Trade or Electrical Engineering background with previous experience in an Electrical Utility, Mining or related industry
- Understanding of standards and regulations related to Network Operators
- High Voltage switching and experience writing high voltage switching programs
- Network load flow analysis experience utilising software such as PowerFactory
- Operation of renewable technologies
- Ability to engage collaboratively with key stakeholders at all levels
- Advanced Microsoft skills
- Solution focused with a passion for mentoring and coaching others
This role will be offered as a FIFO based role from Perth on 7 days on 7 days off roster.
Our office is located in the township of Newman, Western Australia and our employees enjoy access to well-established education services, shopping, gym, pool, restaurants and medical facilities. Potential for the team to be Perth based in the future.
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 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.
