Semi-Autonomous Dozer Operators | Goonyella Riverside Mine | BMA

BHP Group; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Goonyella Riverside Mine in Queensland is seeking experienced Dozer Push Operators to remotely control semi-autonomous SATS dozers from a central control room on site. You will also manually operate dozers when SATS is offline, under supervision.

Roster: 7 days on, 7 off, with DIDO or local Moranbah. Key requirements include bulk dozer push experience (24 months), D11 proficiency, strong safety focus and the ability to work in a team while upholding BHP values.

Qualifications

• Bulk dozer push experience with spoil handling.
• Current D11 proficiency demonstrated.
• Willingness to upskill in Caterpillar SATS tech.
• Strong safety focus and attendance.
• Good communication and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Remotely operate SATS dozers from a central control room on site.
• Manually operate dozers when SATS is offline under supervision.
• Follow roster: 7 days on, 7 off, with DIDO or local Moranbah.

Skills

Bulk Dozer Push

D11 Proficiency

SATS Operation

Safety Focus

Teamwork

C Class Licence

Job description

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Date: 28 Oct 2026

Job Posting End Date:

Job Country:

Australia

Job State/Province: Queensland

Job Location/Region: Bowen Basin

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.

The Goonyella Riverside Dragline and Dozer team are seeking interest from highly skilled Dozer Push Operators to operate converted Semi-Autonomous Tractor System (SATS) dozers.

This role will see you remotely operate a fleet of semi-autonomous dozers by way of Caterpillar command technology from a central control room located onsite at Goonyella Riverside Mine. You will also be required to operate dozers manually when the SATS system is not in operation, taking direction from the Supervisor or Superintendent. The roster will be 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off, DIDO or Local to Moranbah.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Bulk Dozer Push experience (minimum 24 months experience, e.g. slot/bulk pushing and working in spoil)
• Current and competent D11 Proficiency
• A positive can-do attitude with a strong passion for safety improving mining efficiencies
• Exceptional work ethic and attendance rate
• Computer literacy and willingness to be upskilled in the Caterpillar command for dozing technology
• Flexible, team-orientated approach with strong communications skills
• Valid C class manual unrestricted drivers license is essential
• Trainer assessor and excavator competency (in bulk push operations) would be highly desirable

About Our Process

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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.

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