Lead Mechanical Engineer

6 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia BHP Full time
About BHP

BHP is a global mining and resources company that prioritizes the growth and development of its employees. With a diverse portfolio of operations, we offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.

We strive to create a safe and supportive workplace where our employees feel connected to our values and objectives. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their skills and capabilities to drive our success.

About the Role

This is a leadership role within our mechanical engineering team, reporting to the Superintendent Technical Engineering. As a Mechanical Engineering Team Lead, you will provide technical leadership, mentoring, and expertise to your team and the wider Engineering Department.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading a culture of care by promoting safety and engaging with your team to achieve continuous safety improvement.
  • Setting technical direction and strategy as part of the Technical Engineering leadership team.
  • Providing leadership, prioritizing, reviewing, and managing the effective delivery of technical engineering activities.
  • Supporting team performance and capability development through peer support, collaboration, and feedback.
  • Coaching and guiding team members to identify improvement opportunities, problem-solve, and improve how we work.
  • Providing technical guidance to support third parties to align with BHP engineering standards.
  • Supporting engineering activities across the Copper SA asset and capital projects to ensure consistent fit-for-purpose engineering standards are applied.
  • Exercising a proficient level of technical knowledge and expertise to independently make informed decisions.
About You

We are looking for individuals with strong technical and leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating a culture of care. Your experience should include:

  • Engineering degree qualification.
  • Experience in mining, processing, complex construction, or heavy industrial environments with a range of roles including technical support, projects, and leadership.
  • Highly engaged, collaborative, and committed to building mutually beneficial relationships across operational and functional teams.
  • Experience in a senior role with engineering design, safety in design, engineering management, statutory compliance, and risk management.
  • Effective and influential team leadership experience with proven change culture demonstrated.
  • Well-developed communication skills with an interest in providing technical leadership, support, and solutions.
  • Demonstrate the confidence to lead by example, hold yourself and others accountable, and make informed decisions.
How to Apply

Please submit your application before the specified deadline. We are committed to employing individuals who align with our BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, we may conduct various checks to demonstrate applicants' suitability for the role.



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