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About the role
BHP Blackwater - Technical Services Team is in search of a Principal Geotechnical Engineer (RPEQ). Reporting to the Geotech & Geology Superintendent; you will offer geotechnical engineering recommendations, enabling safe execution of mine plans. The critical tasks for the role include:
- Mentoring & supervision of junior geotechnical engineers
- Day-to-day pit inspections and recommendations
- Slope performance reviews
- Geotechnical design recommendations
- Geotechnical hazard management through critical control verifications and monthly audits
- Focus on delivering value, clear decision-making skills, technical excellence and strong collaboration skills
On 18th October 2023, BHP announced that BHP and Mitsubishi Development have agreed to divest the Blackwater and Daunia mines to Whitehaven Coal. Whitehaven will assume operating control of the Daunia and Blackwater mines on completion of the sale, which is expected to occur in Q4 FY24. Whitehaven will provide an offer of employment to each employee directly supporting the Blackwater and Daunia mines.
The successful candidate will receive an offer of employment and contract from BMA for the role, and once the role has commenced, they will receive a second contract from Whitehaven on conditions of employment that are no less favourable on an overall basis.
The offer of employment from Whitehaven will start on Legal Day 1 once Whitehaven assumes operating control of Daunia and Blackwater Mines. Until Legal Day 1, BMA will maintain operating control of Daunia and Blackwater Mines.
About you
You will be a self-sufficient engineer who is willing to learn and can take on new processes. In addition to this you will have:
- Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering and/or Geoscience, or a related discipline
- RPEQ accreditation
- Previous mining experience
- Been in a similar role with 12 months experience
- Previous exposure to rock mass characterisation through empirical analysis, modelling, geotechnical instrumentation, and monitoring methods (preferably but not essential)
- Capability with Mining CAD packages (Vulcan) and engineering software
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 applicant's 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.
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.
