Underground Entry Level Miners

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.

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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.

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About the Role

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from candidates whom are looking to join our underground mining operations. These Entry Level positions, will ensure you come to site and get the appropriate training within our Production (Load & Haul) environment, or roles within our Development & Services departments, receiving comprehensive training to become an experience and well-rounded miner, which ensures you gain experience, training and knowledge in all aspects of underground operations, safety procedures and the underground road network.

In this role you will:

• Operate Manual 4X4 Vehicles underground (Toyota Landcruiser)
• Learn to operate large underground mining equipment, trucks, excavators (rock breaking) and Integrated Tool Carrier (IT's),
• Promote and consistently follow the standards and procedures designed to enable you to work safely and effectively every day.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure all safe work systems, procedures and standards are adhered to through frequent inspection of the workplace.

* Please note these roles will be available from February ongoing

These roles are available FIFO (fly in, fly out) from Adelaide, DIDO (Drive in, Drive Out), BIBO (Bus in Bus Out) or Residential to Roxby Downs where a shuttle bus service is provided.

About you

• A valid Driver's License and ability to confidently drive a manual vehicle or 4x4 in low range
• Proven commitment to look after your own wellbeing and the confidence to speak up when others put themselves in harm's way.
• Be focused on working collaboratively within your team to achieve results.
• Able to follow relevant processes and procedures within your department.
• Be a team player who is self-motivated.
• Willing to learn and contribute to promoting a supportive and positive team culture.
• Can identify and contribute to a strong safety culture - Providing examples of your experience following safety protocols

If you feel this is the environment for you - where you can adapt to shift work and demonstrate a strong work ethic - We'd love to hear from you. These roles will test your phyicsl and mental capabilities, but they also offer significant rewards and career growth.

We encourage all applicants to thoroughly research the roles of Underground Truck Operator, Nipper, General Service Miner to help you understand what each role involves.

To be considered for these positions it is not considered essential to have prior experience within the Mining industry. We are seeking applications from individuals who are keen to learn new skills, have a proactive attitude and willing to be part of a high performing, collaborative team.

To find out more about working underground and being a Truck Operator in the Olympic Dam Team A look inside the role of an Underground Truck Operator at BHP's Olympic Dam mine. - YouTube

To find out more about working underground and what work could look like as a Nipper A look inside the role an Underground Nipper at BHP's Olympic Dam mine. )

To find out more about working underground and what work could look like as a General Service Miner A look inside the role of an Underground General Service Miner at BHP's Olympic Dam mine. )