Senior Structural Engineer – Asset Integrity & Maintenance

BHP Group; South Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

BHP Group is seeking a Senior Specialist Structural Engineer for Olympic Dam to safeguard asset integrity and reliability. You will lead inspections, assessments and defect management for concrete and steel structures within a large mining operation.

Based in South Australia, the role offers both FIFO ex-Adelaide on a 5/2, 4/3 roster or residential options on-site, with a focus on safety, governance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Chartered Structural Engineer status recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Strong experience in structural and civil engineering, incl. inspection of concrete and steel.
• Ability to assess defects, evaluate risk and develop repair recommendations.
• Experience interpreting structural drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Excel/Word and related asset management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspection and maintenance planning for critical assets at Olympic Dam.
• Review structural drawings and inspection data to inform remediation.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain defect records.
• Support maintenance work management and risk-based prioritisation.

Skills

Chartered Structural Engineer (EA)

Structural & Civil Eng Experience

Concrete/Steel Inspection

Interpret Structural Drawings

Excel & Word Proficiency

Safety Leadership & Risk

Defect Assessment & Repair

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

BHP Group is seeking a Senior Specialist Structural Engineer for Olympic Dam to safeguard asset integrity and reliability. You will lead inspections, assessments and defect management for concrete and steel structures within a large mining operation.

Based in South Australia, the role offers both FIFO ex-Adelaide on a 5/2, 4/3 roster or residential options on-site, with a focus on safety, governance and continuous improvement.