Senior Mining Engineer | Iron Ore | Hybrid Perth based and FIFO
About BHP
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
This position sits within the Production Scheduling team that falls under the wider IPRO department. The Production Scheduling team is responsible for generating the 2-Years to Weekly mine schedules as well as the key mine designs and projects that enable their successful execution. Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Scheduling and Integration, the Senior Mining Engineer will play an integral role by:
- Mentor and lead the mine planners and schedulers towards industry best practices by working closely with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment between all the multiple planning horizons.
- Support and deliver internal Production Scheduling training programs, including the new to the industry training platform.
- Support the mine planning the governance process by developing, updating and controlling the mine planning standards, procedures, and the work instructions required to deliver high quality Weekly, 3 Month Schedule, Tactical Plans.
- Support mine productivity investigations / deep dives undertaken by the Integration team.
- Support the rollout of new applications and technology on site as part of the technology deployment program.
- Proactively identify improvement initiatives across our operations in coordination with the Principal Engineer, as well as leading high value mine planning project work.
About IPRO
BHP Western Australia Iron Ore’s Integrated Production and Remote Operations (IPRO) team manages the Iron Ore supply chain via scheduling, forecasting, deviation management, controlling and inventory accounting across mine, rail and port operations. With an over-arching focus on safety, the IPRO team brings dedication, innovation and values to execute and improve productivity, safety and environmental impact.
About You
We have a strong focus on finding individuals with the right values, leadership capability, and communication skills. Your interpersonal skills will foster strong working relationships across our Mining, Survey, HSEC, Geoscience, and Resource Engineering teams. In addition to demonstrated ability to consolidate and analyse information, you will have the skills and knowledge to provide critical thinking and a solution-focused attitude. The ability to communicate effectively across disciplines, departments and organisational levels to create buy-in and influence outcomes will be highly regarded.
Desirable skills include:
- A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering (or related discipline) is preferred
- Experience in short to medium term mine scheduling and planning (weekly to 2Yr Planning)
- Experience in a large-scale open pit mining operation preferred
- Extensive knowledge of mine planning and scheduling software Alastri
- Passion for mentoring others and seeking out industry leading solutions
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills are required to influence stakeholders in the delivery of positive business outcomes
Location
You will be based in Perth, Western Australia, in the multi award winning office tower - ‘City Square’. You will have stunning river views from your modern open plan office, state of the art facilities including quiet rooms, breakout spaces and video conferencing facilities, 550 bicycle racks with ample lockers, showers and change room amenities and a large outdoor terrace with barbecues.
This role also requires a flexible FIFO roster to deliver training and support on site.
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.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people, BHP requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in line with BHP’s Covid Policy and any relevant State health directives. If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce.
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 and a unique BHP employee share program.
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.