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
Please note this position is based at Mount Whaleback mine site in Newman, Western Australia, operating on a 5/2 roster pattern roster arrangement residential, or FIFO from Perth to Newman on a 5:2/4:3 roster.
Whaleback which is more than five kilometres long and nearly 1.5 kilometres wide is the biggest single-pit open-cut mine in the world. The 7,000 strong population of Newman enjoys well established town facilities including a newly revitalised town centre and sporting facilities. As a gateway to the Karijini national park, you will be in close proximity to spectacular gorges, water courses and stunningly unique landscapes. The residential position will also be provided with subsidised rental accommodation in addition to power and water subsidies.
We currently have a role available for a Classified Plant Inspector to join our Fixed Plant Team. In this role you will provide guidance and direction on Australian and BHP mechanical and structural standards. The Inspector is responsible for holding fitness for service assessment and risk based inspection analysis ensuring any non-conformances are managed and resolved. You will also be the main liaison between the Mine Maintenance team and the Office of the Technical Regulator.
In this role you will:
- Be first and foremost focused on creating a culture of care by being a visible safety leader, engaging, developing and coaching the team
- Facilitate regular reviews with all lifting and pressure related contractors responsible for performing work within the Mine Area
- Perform regular reviews on submitted electronic Certificates of Compliance to ensure regulatory conformance for both BHP and contracting partners
- Conduct in field inspections to ensure lifting and pressure work complies with the relevant regulations
- Ensure all safe work systems, procedures and standards are adhered to through frequent inspection of the workplace
- Provide input on standards and compliance to continually improve operating and maintenance procedures
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:
- Demonstrate the confidence to lead by example, hold yourself and others accountable and coach others in Safety Leadership
- Australian recognised Maintenance or Engineering trade certificate, diploma or degree (essential)
- Must hold an in-service inspector certificate from AICIP,CBIP, or National Board BPVI or API (or ability to obtain)
- Working knowledgte of the WHS Act and WHS Regulations
- Significant experience in statutory compliance preferably within mining and minerals processing
- Exposure to mine maintenance work
- Ability to confidently make decisions relating to your work, or escalate if needed
- Adaptable and responsive to change, as well as learning new information
- Effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Work Management software (1SAP) will be advantageous
- Ability to communicate/operate across multiple levels and disciplines
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.
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.