Mine Operations Specialist

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia BHP Full time

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We are currently seeking a Mine Operations Specialist to join our team at Prominent Hill in South Australia.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clean, accurate data for operational monitoring and business decision making. This role is critical in monitoring underground operation cycles and activities (load/haul and development) and a range of other business-critical responsibilities.

About the Role:

  • Efficiently dispatching underground haulage fleets according to planned priorities.
  • Monitoring machine and location statuses to ensure accurate data in daily reporting.
  • Managing underground signs and surface cones registers, as well as communicating hazards.
  • Validating data, investigating, and updating data requests from stakeholders.
  • Monitoring and managing underground infrastructure via Citect monitoring systems; ventilation on demand, remote water sprays, primary fans, pump stations, and coordinating responses to faults.
  • Assisting in emergency response coordination, including activating Emergency Response Teams, Duty Cards, and Incident Management Teams.
  • Providing proactive leadership in managing unplanned events underground to ensure safe operations and minimize operational impact.
  • Monitoring and responding to open pit wall monitoring systems and underground geotechnical events.
  • Assisting with daily servicing of underground loaders.
  • Managing surface fleet data.
  • Participating in process reviews and rollouts, including presenting in pre-start meetings and coaching operators.
  • Assisting with projects related to monitoring and automating mine processes, such as ventilation fan, dewatering pumps, and ore hoist monitoring.
  • Proposing cost initiatives to reduce waste, consumables, rework, energy, and errors.
  • Logging IT faults and assisting in diagnosing issues.
  • Ensuring compliance with all processes and procedures.

About You:

  • Prior experience in a mine control room or comparable environment.
  • Demonstrated understanding of underground mining environments and relevant regulations and safety protocols.
  • Highly developed computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office suite and Citect system.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and mining regulations, including occupational health and safety.
  • Experience fostering a strong safety culture through open and transparent communication with operational stakeholders.
  • Prior experience utilizing problem-solving and analytical skills to overcome problems and achieve productive outcomes.
  • Able to work autonomously and make decisions with limited information.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer:

We offer an attractive salary package with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. Our benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, extended leave entitlements, and parent rooms.

About Our Process:

We are committed to employing individuals who align with our 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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