Trainee Rail Controller

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 a Rail Controller, you will be based within our IPRO Rail Control taking ownership for the safety of our people in the field, achieving production targets, by enabling the effective operation of our rail network. Rail Control aims to be part of a culturally diverse team.

Reporting to the Supervisor Rail Control, your duties will be to focus on planning, coordination and implementation of mainline and yard movements.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Working together as a team to ensure that the rail safety management plan is adhered to and daily train schedules met, which will result in an ongoing supply of iron ore from the Mines to the Ports
• Providing safe operations for track maintenance, signal and communication maintenance teams
• Ensuring compliance to schedule and operating philosophies, driving a culture that conforms to company safety standards
• Monitor performance of equipment and compliance with rail operating procedures
• Continuous improvement of operating efficiency and realise cost benefits
• Report any significant deviation from the daily operations plan to your direct supervisor
• Cultivate positive relationships through effective communication and consultation
• Ensure all incidents, breaches, near misses or hazards are reported to the Control Room Supervisor and conduct daily work area inspection

Lifestyle Roster

This position will work on our Lifestyle Roster, working a pattern of days and nights, with a block of days off at the end of each swing.

Employees on this roster enjoy two full weekends off out of four and will align to the following shift rotation: 2D2N5X, 2D3N4X, 3D2N5X. Shifts are 12.5 hours including handover and you will benefit from additional shift allowances, as part of your remuneration package. As an added benefit, those on a Lifestyle Roster will also enjoy an additional week of annual leave per year.

About You

To be successful in this role, it is critical that you possess previous Rail Control experience, preferably in a mining or heavy haulage environment.

Skills and Experience:

• Our Rail Controllers are expected to exercise considerable latitude and independent judgement in the day to day conduct of the work
• High levels of computer literacy and strong technical skills is desirable
• High level detailed reporting and analytics as well as drawing concise data from these activities to identify faults and optimise operational outputs
• Excellent time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Previous work history in process driven areas
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills to provide and uphold a high standard of safety critical communications
• A positive and supportive team player that contributes to a great team culture

Candidates that have had exposure in CBTC rail technology environment and hold a Cert IV in Rail Network Control would be highly regarded.

Location

Based in Perth, Western Australia, in the multi award winning office tower - ‘City Square' on a Lifestyle roster. You will have stunning river views from your modern open plan office, state of the art facilities including virtual whiteboards and video conferencing facilities, 550 bicycle racks with ample lockers, showers and change room amenities and a large outdoor terrace with barbecues.

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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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.

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