About this role
BHP supports people to grow, learn, develop skills and reach potential in a diverse, inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Caval Ridge is located in Queensland's Bowen Basin on the traditional lands of the Barada Barna people. The Senior Mine Engineer - Truck & Shovel role provides design, scheduling and execution direction to the execution team for up to 12 weeks.
This technical role focuses initially on Truck & Shovel design and scheduling while offering development in other Mine Scheduling disciplines. Develop effective working relationships with operational and medium-term scheduling teams to ensure efficient execution of plans and schedules. Reporting to the Mine Scheduling Superintendent, deliver plans aligned with production standards.
Join a vibrant and diverse team where safety is paramount and employees connect strongly to BHP values and objectives. Demonstrate impeccable safety behaviours as part of everyday work. The role operates on a fly-in fly-out 8/6 roster from Brisbane or Cairns to Moranbah.
Build capability through mentoring junior specialists, implementing improvement initiatives and cross-functional interactions. BHP commits to a safe environment where people's capability drives success. The recruitment process includes checks to ensure alignment with Charter Values.
Requirements
- Tertiary education in Engineering (Mining or Civil)
- Previous experience in mine planning; Truck & Shovel planning experience an added advantage
- Strong working knowledge of Deswik or Vulcan, SPRY, and Microsoft Office packages
- Communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships across departments and communicate at all levels
- Impeccable safety behaviours and safety-focused approach
- Comfortable with fly-in fly-out 8/6 roster from Brisbane/Cairns to Moranbah
Responsibilities
- Prepare and communicate Truck & Shovel designs and schedules
- Develop and follow Production Planning standards and processes
- Participate in investigation of reported events and training for Production Planning
- Identify and implement Production Planning improvement initiatives
- Mentor junior Mine Scheduling Specialists
- Develop designs for budget formulation
- Build cross-functional relationships with Operational sub-functions and interact with Planning sub-functions
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses
- Unique BHP employee share program
- Opportunities for professional development
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
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