Drill and Blast Supervisor | Goonyella Riverside Mine | BMA

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

Be part of a team where your leadership drives results.

Goonyella Riverside Mine is looking for an experienced Drill and Blast Supervisor ready to lead high-performing teams and play a key role in our coal mining operations.

Reporting to the Drill and Blast Superintendent you will oversee and coordinate all drill and blast operations on-site to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and production standards
 

• Oversee and coordinate all drill and blast operations on-site to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and production standards
• Lead, coach, and mentor your team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and respect
• Liaise with planning and production teams to optimize blast designs and schedules
• Monitor performance, investigate variances, and implement improvements to achieve KPIs
• Uphold site safety standards and champion a zero-harm culture

To learn more about working at Goonyella Riverside Mine click HERE 

About you

As a successful applicant you will have Coal Mining Drill and Blast experience and a drive for leadership and previous experience to deliver results.

• Proven experience in a drill and blast supervisory role (preferably in open-cut coal mining)

• Strong technical knowledge of drilling and blasting practices and equipment

• A hands-on leader who communicates clearly and leads by example

• Relevant qualifications and current certifications (e.g., S1, S2, S3, G2, Shotfirer’s licence)

• Commitment to safe work practices and continuous improvement

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 above 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 inclusion@bhp.com.