Underground Production Supervisor | ERZ Controller | Broadmeadow | BMA

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About the Role

We are seeking qualified Underground Production Supervisors (Explosion Risk Zone Controllers) to join our Broadmeadow Mine located in central Queensland. Working an even 7/7 roster, you’ll drive in and out of either the nearby town of Moranbah or our Eureka Village Camp. Reporting to the Production Superintendent, your role will be to lead a successful team, providing coaching and mentoring to ensure delivery against performance targets.

You will be responsible for statutory reporting to the Underground Mine Manager and all aspects of health and safety in your area.  You may be assigned to longwall, development, outbye or supporting roles, depending upon your experience and scheduling needs.

• Supervise coal mine workers and take control of activities in one or more Explosion Risk Zones for an underground coal mine 
• Carry out inspections of an Explosion Risk Zone, assessing if the zone is safe for operations, covering all matters in Coal Mining Safety and Health legislation
• Direct and oversee all personnel, systems and equipment within the mining zone
• Comply with, and audit compliance to, the Safety and Health Management System for the mine
• Record findings of inspections and other activities, and make them available to coal mine workers

About You

As the successful candidate, you will possess an underground statutory ticket - as minimum a Deputy’s Certificate of Competency in Queensland. 

• You will have demonstrated leadership skills and experience, supervising work teams in an underground environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, with interpersonal skills allowing you to build relationships within your teams and across departments
• You will be able to communicate with disciplines at all levels and be capable of problem solving and working independently

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.