CHPP Processing Supervisor: Lead Safety & Performance

BHP; Bowen; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance based bonuses

Employee share program

Job summary

BHP is seeking a motivated Supervisor Processing based at Goonyella Riverside Mine to lead CHPP operations and develop a team of operators for safe, reliable production.

Reporting to the Processing Superintendent, you will drive performance, safety and continuous improvement while coordinating with Process Engineers, Coal Operations and Maintenance to maximise plant outcomes. This role follows a 7/7 day/night roster.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience within CHPP, mineral processing plant, or heavy industrial operation is essential.
• Relevant trade, operational, or tertiary qualification in processing, engineering, mining, or related discipline is desirable.
• Strong understanding of processing operations, plant performance, and operational risk management.
• Proven ability to lead teams and foster a high-performing culture.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Knowledge of BHP BOS systems would be advantageous.
• Exposure to SAP, PI, SCADA or other operational systems will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day CHPP operations to achieve production, quality, and safety objectives.
• Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and compliance with site standards.
• Build partnerships and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Safely and proactively execute short-term production plans to maximise equipment utilisation and quality targets.
• Work with Engineers, Coordinators, Coal Operations, and Maintenance to ensure efficient coal flow.
• Monitor and report against daily plan and address unplanned activity with the Superintendent.
• Coordinate operational activities to maximise plant performance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and monitor process performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and statutory requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

CHPP operations

Operational leadership

Safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Trade/ engineering/ mining qualification

Tools

SAP

PI

SCADA

Job description

BHP is seeking a motivated Supervisor Processing based at Goonyella Riverside Mine to lead CHPP operations and develop a team of operators for safe, reliable production.

Reporting to the Processing Superintendent, you will drive performance, safety and continuous improvement while coordinating with Process Engineers, Coal Operations and Maintenance to maximise plant outcomes. This role follows a 7/7 day/night roster.