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.

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About the Role

We are seeking the expertise of a Geotechnical Engineer who can play an integral role in our mine planning processes. Located at our Broadmeadow Mine, you will have the opportunity to work at one of the premier underground coal mines in the Bowen Basin. Reporting to the Superintendent Geology and Geotechnical, you will undertake strata control and geotechnical engineering services to support Development, Production and Outbye areas of the underground mine, enable the safe execution of mine plans, provide input to mine design and liaise with relevant departments to ensure compliance to strata management systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Accountable for geotechnical processes, procedures and outcomes as defined in Principal Hazard Management Plans, site planning and operational systems
• Provide geotechnical advice in relation to mine plans, strata control, hazard management providing support to operations and short to long term planning, including the development of ground control plans
• Conduct investigations into geotechnical concerns to identify areas of risk and, where required, develop management plans with recommendations to mitigate
• Develop recommendations for the management of hazards within the operational areas in consultation with risk & control owners, ensuring effective engagement with key stakeholders
• Maintain records and report information relevant to geotechnical hazards
• Communicate with personnel, contractors & key stakeholders to share safety information and risk management activities pertaining to geotechnical hazard management
• Comply with regulations, policies, standards and procedures

About You

You pride yourself on strong analytical and report writing skills, supported by maintaining comprehensive data records. You are able to communicate effectively and build rapport with all levels of the mine operations. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of technical risk and a demonstrated commitment to safe behaviours within an operational environment.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Geotechnical Engineering is essential
• Demonstrated working knowledge and experience of underground coal mining operations
• Experience with VULCAN, Deswik, AutoCAD, and specialist software such as LVA would be advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within a self-motivated team environment, utilising strong written and verbal communication skills to build productive working relationships
• Proven capability to engage effectively with operational personnel at all levels, from frontline crews through to senior management, fostering collaboration, influencing outcomes, and supporting organisational objectives

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.

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.