Electrical Supervisor | WA Iron Ore | Residential Newman | Talent

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

Reporting to the Superintendent Infrastructure & Services, this will be a statutory appointed position where the role’s primary focus will be safe maintenance execution of electrical equipment and distribution.  The primary purpose of this role is to lead, coach and mentor the electrical technicians and apprentices to ensure delivery against performance targets, plant availability, compliance to standards/ procedures and legislative requirements.  Newman Operations is part of Western Australian Iron Ore and consists of two mining sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, on the traditional lands of the Nylyaparli people. Comprising of Newman East and Newman West - Newman Operations accounts for about 78 million tonnes in total iron ore production.

If you are committed to safety, have a positive & supportive can-do attitude that will contribute to our great team culture, then we want to hear from you  

This position will be based in Newman offering a residential lifestyle roster, 4 days on, 5 off, 5 days on, 4 off, 5 days on, 5 off. Relocation assistance and housing subsidies provided. 

Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• An overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility and sustainable development.
• Coordination of maintenance activity, including all resources, personnel and operational activity during execution to provide a safe and efficient maintenance outcome.
• Engagement with multiple stakeholders to deliver efficient maintenance execution and ensuring resource utilisation is optimised.
• Monitor compliance against HSEC policies, procedures and systems through quality Field Leadership
• Positively influence and shape the culture to ensure a safe, productive, quality, sustainable, disciplined and controlled approach to work
• Provide coaching and leadership support for electrical technicians and apprentices.
• In conjunction with the Coordinators/Leads, lead planning and execution meetings to deliver effective outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with the BHP Charter, the BHP Group Level Documents, Code of Conduct and relevant statutory obligations.
• Identifying and providing input in the continuous improvement of our operations and maintenance processes. 

About Newman

The 7,000 strong community of Newman enjoys well-established town facilities including a newly revitalised town centre with shops and restaurants as well as sporting facilities, swimming pool and Gym’s.  Newman is gateway to the Karijini National Park, where you will be in close proximity to spectacular gorges, water courses and stunningly unique landscapes to explore in your free time.   With housing & relocation packages on offer, in addition to substantial utility subsidies it allows you (and perhaps your family) to build roots and experience a relaxed community lifestyle in the heart of the Pilbara. You will enjoy the benefits of returning home every night.  Our Newman Operations are located approximately 5 to 10kms out of Newman, Western Australia which makes it a short trip to / from work   Living and working in the Pilbara provides a climate that allows a life for outdoor living.  With significantly more sunshine, design a lifestyle of your making. Additionally, the team at Newman West are a close-knit supportive team of mining professionals who make going to work a place to enjoy.

A fantastic opportunity to expand your mining career with us at BHP and become part of the community in which you work.

Is now the time to consider a change? Why not you? Why not now? – Newman a community you won’t want to leave

About You

You will be a performance and achievement oriented professional, who is motivated by exceeding expectations and able to use your relationship building and negotiation skills in order to influence others.  Your proven ability to motivate and manage a team is essential to your success in this role. Proven leadership experience in a maintenance role is essential. You will utilise your ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities, strong decision-making skills in order to achieve the best outcome for the Fixed Plant Maintenance Team.
 

As the successful candidate, you will possess the following:
 

• Australian recognised Electrical Trade qualification with demonstrated experience within the mining industry.
• Understanding of Fixed Plant Processing and Maintenance in the mining industry.
• Clear understanding and working knowledge of HV practices and principles.
• Have working knowledge and a good understanding of the requirements of the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations.
• Demonstrated commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment is essential.
• Ability to identify and implement safe work practices.
• Demonstrated ability to engage multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to communicate and follow plans clearly and concisely in a maintenance environment.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of maintenance practices in a processing plant.
• Good working knowledge of SAP.

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.