Process Technician

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.

About the role

We currently have opportunities for experienced individuals to join our Fixed Plant Processing Team in Newman. We are looking for people who are motivated, adaptable and eager to learn and will enjoy being part of collaborative and diverse teams.

These are residential roles based on even-time rosters (day & night shift). As part of our high performing teams, you will:

- Have an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development
- Safely operate and clean fixed plant equipment including conveyors, crushing & screening facilities, stockyards and balance machines
- Willingness to be trained on all equipment and plant
- Develop high quality, task-based risk assessments
- Actively identify, report and rectify hazards
- Conduct inspections to a high quality, reporting on all defects.
- Participate in field leadership activities
- Have an inclusive nature and enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds
- Execute the production activities according to the Production Plan
- Adhere to defined standard procedures and apply safe work practices
- Conduct routine inspections with strong attention to detail; identifying required maintenance
- Liaise with other teams to coordinate activities, including fitters, electricians and remote operation controllers.

About You

As the successful candidate, you will possess the following:

- Strong practical operating experience in a similar fixed plant process technician role - experience working in Iron Ore, Gold or Nickel will be looked upon favourably
- Current full West Australian C class motor vehicle license or current equivalent Australian State motor vehicle license
- A motivated problem solver who is dedicated to continuously improving their work environment
- An energetic and enthusiastic approach to work, with a drive to develop and learn
- Bobcat, loader and excavator experience preferred
- Sound time management skills
- Take a proactive role in maintaining appropriate standards of behaviour including ability to hold team members to account

Location

In this residential role you will be based in Newman, Western Australia on a lifestyle roster pattern. You will be working at the closely located ‘Mount Whaleback’ mine site, which at more than five kilometres long and nearly 1.5 kilometres wide is the biggest single-pit open-cut iron ore mine in the world.

Other residential benefits include:

- Country lifestyle that is complemented by reduced cost of living through company housing and heavily subsidised power and water
- Close proximity to mine site (walk to work)
- Be home every night
- We will provide relocation assistance from anywhere in Perth

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. 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. 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.

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