Technician Laboratory

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

We are currently seeking applications from experienced Laboratory Technicians to join the Newman Analytical Hub. The successful candidates will have a background in automated/analytical laboratory operations and will be able to carry out associated tasks including but not limited to, preventative and planned maintenance of automated laboratory equipment. 

The Newman Analytical Hub (NAH) operates 24/7 and is a fully automated sample preparation and analysis facility. The NAH is an important part of the grade control process within Western Australian Iron Ore. Samples are supplied to the NAH from blast patterns in the pits, and production stockpiles  Results from these samples guide supply chain decisions.

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Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Complete daily workplace inspections and fix/report hazards and complete risk assessments as required
• Attend daily shift handovers, Safe Start and address any previous hazards and risks for current shift
• Run the equipment and complete QAQC checklists in either preparation or analysis areas
• Fix equipment breakdowns and /or raise notifications for maintenance technicians to fix faulty equipment
• Clean equipment and maintain end of shift duties/housekeeping
• Complete Work Management by time confirming and uploading documents into 1SAP
• Supply or add information to the shift handover report
• An overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
• Promoting a team culture where communication is open and respectful

About You

As the successful candidate, you will possess the following:

• Cert III in Laboratory Techniques or higher
• Manual C Class Drivers Licence - essential 
• Forklift Licence 
• Experience with automated plant control systems such as Prepmaster 
• Previous experience working within a laboratory supporting the minerals industry
• Exposure to a previous Laboratory Information Management System such as CCLAS, Sample Manager 
• A strong focus on operating discipline
• A working knowledge of HSE systems and their implications for day-to-day operational activities
• Good understanding of quality control and the implications regarding the operation of a process plant
• Understanding of overall laboratory practices, sample preparation and analysis including TGA and XRF
• Exposure to mechanical maintenance practices
• Able to work unsupervised and handle complex tasks in safe and effective manner
• Values driven, a positive attitude, energetic and well-developed interpersonal skills are essential
   

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. 

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal. 

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.

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.