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BHP

Senior Mining Engineer - Truck and Shovel

1w

BHP

AU · Full-time · A$190,000 – A$240,000

About this role

BHP supports people to grow, learn, develop skills and reach potential in a diverse, inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Caval Ridge is located in Queensland's Bowen Basin on the traditional lands of the Barada Barna people. The Senior Mine Engineer - Truck & Shovel role provides design, scheduling and execution direction to the execution team for up to 12 weeks.

This technical role focuses initially on Truck & Shovel design and scheduling while offering development in other Mine Scheduling disciplines. Develop effective working relationships with operational and medium-term scheduling teams to ensure efficient execution of plans and schedules. Reporting to the Mine Scheduling Superintendent, deliver plans aligned with production standards.

Join a vibrant and diverse team where safety is paramount and employees connect strongly to BHP values and objectives. Demonstrate impeccable safety behaviours as part of everyday work. The role operates on a fly-in fly-out 8/6 roster from Brisbane or Cairns to Moranbah.

Build capability through mentoring junior specialists, implementing improvement initiatives and cross-functional interactions. BHP commits to a safe environment where people's capability drives success. The recruitment process includes checks to ensure alignment with Charter Values.

Requirements

  • Tertiary education in Engineering (Mining or Civil)
  • Previous experience in mine planning; Truck & Shovel planning experience an added advantage
  • Strong working knowledge of Deswik or Vulcan, SPRY, and Microsoft Office packages
  • Communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships across departments and communicate at all levels
  • Impeccable safety behaviours and safety-focused approach
  • Comfortable with fly-in fly-out 8/6 roster from Brisbane/Cairns to Moranbah

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and communicate Truck & Shovel designs and schedules
  • Develop and follow Production Planning standards and processes
  • Participate in investigation of reported events and training for Production Planning
  • Identify and implement Production Planning improvement initiatives
  • Mentor junior Mine Scheduling Specialists
  • Develop designs for budget formulation
  • Build cross-functional relationships with Operational sub-functions and interact with Planning sub-functions

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Unique BHP employee share program
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment