Mine Scheduling Lead

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 focuses on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel connected to our values and objectives, and where our people's capabilities are key to our success.
Come and be a part of this success here.
About the Role
Caval Ridge is located in Queensland's Bowen Basin on the traditional lands of the Barada Barna people.
At Caval Ridge, the Mine Scheduling Lead Truck & Shovel / Haulage role involves providing design, scheduling, and execution direction to the execution team for up to 12 weeks. This role offers development opportunities in other Mine Scheduling disciplines, with an initial focus on Truck & Shovel design and scheduling.
This technical role requires developing effective working relationships with operational and medium-term scheduling teams to ensure efficient execution of plans and schedules. This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant and diverse team.
Reporting to the Mine Scheduling Superintendent, your main responsibilities will include:
Preparing and communicating Truck & Shovel designs and schedules.
Developing and following Production Planning standards and processes.
Participating in investigations of reported events and training for Production Planning.
Identifying and implementing Production Planning improvement initiatives.
Mentoring junior Mine Scheduling Specialists.
Developing the design for budget formulation.
Building cross-functional relationships with operational sub-functions and interacting extensively with planning sub-functions.
About You
Your background in a similar position or environment will position you well for this opportunity. Your communication and relationship skills are of utmost importance. It is essential to demonstrate impeccable safety behaviors, and being safety-focused is part of your daily routine. The role is fly-in fly-out from Brisbane/Cairns to Moranbah with an 8/6 roster, so candidates must be comfortable with these arrangements.
Skills & Requirements
You will have a tertiary education in Engineering (Mining/Civil) and previous experience in Mine Planning. Truck & Shovel planning experience is an advantage.
You must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships across departments and communicate effectively at all levels.
A solid working knowledge of Deswik and/or Vulcan, SPRY, and Microsoft Office packages is essential.
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals aligned with our Charter Values who meet role requirements. Our recruitment process may include police/criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks, and reference checks.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Our business's size and stability provide significant opportunities for professional development, attractive salary packages, performance bonuses, and a best-in-class employee share program. We offer benefits to help work fit with your life, including flexible working options, generous parental leave, extended leave entitlements, and parent rooms.
We believe diversity makes us stronger. BHP is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We aim to reflect the communities where we operate, fostering an environment of inclusion, fairness, and respect. We recognize diversity in gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, and more.
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