Dragline Operators | Saraji | BMA

BHP; Bowen; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saraji open cut mine, part of BHP, is seeking Dragline Operators for a 3D3N6X roster in Central Queensland. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 2 years Dragline operating experience and an existing RII competency in Dragline/Dozer operations, plus a current C-class driver’s license.

Responsibilities include safe operation, teamwork and meeting production targets. We offer a safe, inclusive workplace with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a large, global mining

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Dragline operating experience.
• Current competency in Dragline operations is essential.
• Open-cut mining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Dragline equipment to meet production targets.
• Maintain safety, equipment serviceability and housekeeping.
• Work cooperatively within a team to achieve targets.
• Adhere to mine procedures and environmental standards.

Skills

Dragline experience

Communication skills

Meet production targets

D10/D11 Dozers

Cable Reeler

Education

RII competency: Dragline and Dozer operations

C Class Driver's license

Job description

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.

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

The Saraji open cut mine is a coal mine located near Dysart in the Central Queensland region of Australia. The mine is located 200 kilometres southwest of Mackay and 60 kilometres southeast of the mining town of Moranbah. The Saraji Coal Mine has coal reserves amounting to 648 million tonnes of coking coal, one of the largest coal reserves in Asia and the world. Coal produced at the Saraji mine is exported to overseas steel makers in India, the Americas, Europe, East Asia and South Asia.

We have upcoming opportunities available at our Saraji mine for Dragline Operators and we are looking to build our pool of talent. These roles will operate on a 3D3N6X Roster within the Production team.

To learn more about working at Saraji click HERE

Specific Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• A strong commitment to ensuring a safe and environmentally healthy workplace
• 6 on, 6 off (3D3N6X) Roster
• Maintaining high standards of safety, equipment serviceability, housekeeping and compliance for mine working procedures
• Working cooperatively within a team to achieve safe production targets

About You

The successful candidates will have minimum of 2 years Dragline Operating experience:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork
• A proven ability to meet production targets
• Current Dragline Operating experience with 2 years of open-cut mining experience essential
• A current RII Competency in conducting Dragline and Dozer operations
• Minimum ‘C’ Class Driver’s license
• Competency in the following will be of advantage: D10/D11 Dozers, Graders
• Additional competencies in operating Support Equipment (Cable Reeler, Cable Tractor and Grader) desirable.

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.

Please note as part of this recruitment process the successful applicant will need to conduct a Queensland legislated coal mine workers’ health assessment.

From 1 April 2023, ResHealth will be mandatory for the completion of coal mine workers’ health assessments, allowing you to submit, monitor and review the progress of your health assessment in a secure online environment. For more information please go to the ResHealth website.

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 [e-mail].