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OZ Minerals is now proudly part of BHP, with the acquisition strengthening BHP's portfolio in copper and nickel, helping to meet the worlds increasing demand for the critical minerals needed for electric vehicles, wind turbines and solar panels, to supporting the energy transition to a cleaner and more sustainable future. Carrapateena is a large-scale, world class modern mine operated by world class people. This exciting role is now available, and we want the very best of the best on deck to lead the team and collectively deliver exceptional results.
At Carrapateena, we believe our greatest asset is our people and we are working hard to provide a wonderful mix of age, cultural and geographical backgrounds to further enrich our inclusive workplace culture. We truly value your ideas and encourage you to champion innovation and collaboration, we are here to unlock your value and offer opportunities that supercharge your career to go beyond what is possible.
The Role
Location: Carrapateena, South Australia (60-minute flight from Adelaide / 30-minute flight from Port Augusta)
Roster: Site based 8 days on; 6 days off
Reporting to: Senior Geologist - Mining
Employment Type: Permanent
The key responsibilities of this role include:
As 'Technician - Geology' you will be working within a team of Geologists and Technicians in the field. These duties include some of the following:
- Coordinate the Geology team operating in the core shed for daily and roster swing task requirements.
- Geological core processing operations including:
- Creating drill core laboratory dispatches
- Collection of radiation, magnetic susceptibility and hardness (leeb) data
- Geotechnical data capture - RQD, Fracture Frequency
- Archive and catalogue drilled diamond core and laboratory returned samples in a core laydown.
- Geology stock takes including core yard supplies and stores ordering.
- Daily, weekly, monthly pre-start and maintenance inspections.
- Liaise with departments in the wider BHP site team and contractor/supply stakeholders to schedule in or complete works associated with the core shed.
- Field based program establishment, execution and ongoing support including environmental and cultural clearances, road and site access requirements and maintenance, site preparation and consumable and equipment maintenance.
- Safety observations, hazard identification, assessments.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and ongoing improvements of Mine Geology systems in line with BHP strategies, policies and processes.
- Significant Core processing experience.
- Well demonstrated field based Geological program experience.
- Competent with manual vehicle driving on a mine site or similar.
- High Risk Forklift Licence.
- Able to make confident and timely decisions when working under high-pressure situations.
- Positive and confident communication skills.
- Proven ability to work in a team and often without supervision.
- High regard for safety, improvements and hazard identification in the work area.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver and drive safe practices.
- Computer skills, including exposure to Microsoft office.
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 .
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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.
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What we do is centered around creating shared value for our stakeholders. And how we do things is what makes us unique. We know everyone's best work takes different shapes and forms, and we are committed to empowering and harnessing this difference. For us, development is continuous, learning is holistic!
We are an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from indigenous people and women. Once you have joined us, we are different than we were before, and better because of what you bring. If you think you can make a difference, please apply below.
Applications close in two weeks.
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