Senior Engineer Mechanical

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

Working to support the Copper SA Asset which is a complex mining and metals processing operation in South Australia. You will be reporting to the Engineering Copper SA, Mechanical Lead Engineer and will be responsible for providing specialist technical expertise to the operation.

This position is offered on a 5/2 roster based in Adelaide with regular (approximately fortnightly) travel to Olympic Dam, Prominent Hill and/or Carrapateena. Rostered, flexible, and part-time working arrangements will be considered.

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 your team.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge to support projects, maintenance, operations, third parties and contractors to align with Engineering Copper SA standards.
• Generate and/or verifies calculations, review designs, technical assessments and reports.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to solve complex problems.
• Provide specialist engineering expertise and ensure standards are followed.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to ensure the success of the team.
• Support the operation through identification and implementation of initiatives to support the business priority of continuous improvement.
• Develop, review, or update the technical documentation (engineering standards, procedures and drawings) from which the operation is designed, constructed, operated and maintained.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with relevant departments, suppliers, consultants, and contractors.
• Have a strong focus in sustainability and safety in design principles, risk identification and risk assessment in all activities.
• Support Management of Change (MoC) process to ensure safe and compliant implementation of modifications.

About You

 You will need to possess the following attributes: 

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Chartered Professional Engineer status will be considered favourable.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience with a demonstrated understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles in industrial processing, mining, water, oil and gas or heavy industry appropriate to a complex processing facility.
• Technical knowledge and design capabilities in pipework, pumps, valves, tanks, pressure equipment, hydraulic systems and slurry systems.
• Experienced across all phases of engineering, from initial concept development through detailed design, implementation, commissioning, and operational support.
• Experience with applying safety in design to engineering deliverables, including governing assurance requirements.   
• Excellent communication and engagement skills with an interest in providing technical leadership, stewardship, support, and solutions
• Exceptional attention to detail, innovative problem-solving, and a strong aptitude for applying engineering judgment.

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. 

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Supporting a Diverse Workforce  

The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. 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.  

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. 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. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

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