Specialist Civil Operations | Carrapateena

About the Role:

Carrapateena is a large-scale, world class modern mine operated by world class people. This exciting role is now available, and we want the very best of the best on deck to lead the team and collectively deliver exceptional results.

At Carrapateena, we believe our greatest asset is our people and we are working hard to provide a wonderful mix of age, cultural and geographical backgrounds to further enrich our inclusive workplace culture. We truly value your ideas and encourage you to champion innovation and collaboration, we are here to unlock your value and offer opportunities that supercharge your career to go beyond what is possible.

Location: Carrapateena, South Australia (60-minute flight from Adelaide / 30-minute flight from Port Augusta)
Roster: 8 days on; 6 days off
Department: Processing Production
Manager: Coordinator – Production & Training
Employment Type: Permanent. 

Applications close: 4 July 2025

In The Role You Will:

• Provide on the job coaching and mentoring for process plant operational staff in the area of safety, earthmoving equipment operation and other job-related task execution.
• Have sound Knowledge of Excavator operating principles and techniques on Coarse Ore Stockpiles. Provide knowledge and guidance for inexperienced operators, with particular attention to detail to machine separation between dozers and excavators working together on the Stockpile.
• Maintain earthmoving equipment reliability by liaising with the Hire Equipment Company on regular servicing, part requirements, and greasing frequency.
• Provide in field direct leadership for the safe execution of complex or high-risk operational tasks with small teams of operators.
• Support the Processing shutdowns/Mill Relines each quarter in setting up for success.
• Support an environment of continuous improvement within the operating teams.
• Support the Processing Supervisor in the execution of the day to day operational activities, to ensure safe and efficient process plant operations at the Carrapateena site which includes concentrator, tailings dam and associated services.
• Monthly meetings with Processing Supervisors to identify any training gaps.
• Develop and maintain competency in all operational teams for the use of heavy earth moving equipment at Carrapateena, 40T Excavator, FEL, Skidsteer
• Support the Processing Teams in times of reduced resourcing, by learning or operating specific areas of the Plant.
• Interface with other departments on a day to day basis to maximise value across the business chain, including the mine, SOCC and maintenance teams.
• Liaise with Training and Isolation technicians to ensure that operational support activities for maintenance are executed to a high quality and in a timely manner and that training activities are aligned and supported.
• Develop and approve training methods for Operations teams as needed to meet the role requirements.
• Oversee the ongoing management of stockpile (COS).
• Execution of small improvement projects for drainage, resurfacing and other similar activities around the plant footprint and TSF.

About You:

• Extensive experience in a civil services earthmoving environment.
• Demonstrated experience at leading hand or senior operator level within a minerals processing environment.
• Previous experience in the training of technicians / operators.
• Proficiency in operation, training and management of mobile equipment.
• Cert 4 in Training and Assessment 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.

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 inclusion@bhp.com