Structural Engineer, Engineering Support | Olympic Dam | Roster 5:2 | Adelaide

BHP

Posted on:  7th Feb 2023

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

Working to support the Olympic Dam Operation which is a complex mining and metals processing operation in South Australia. You will be reporting to the Governance and Technical Stewardship, Civil & Structural Lead and will be responsible for providing specialist technical expertise to the operation.

This position is offered on a 5/2 roster based in Adelaide or Roxby Downs with regular (approximately weekly) travel to Olympic Dam. Rostered and flexible time working arrangements will be considered.

In this role you will:

  • Be a visible safety leader and have experience engaging with all levels of the operation
  • Work in a highly respected team with a culture of helpfulness and trust to create value
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to solve complex problems
  • Generate and review designs, technical assessments, and reports
  • Provide specialist engineering expertise and ensure standards are followed
  • Provide support to peers ensure the success of the team
  • Support the operation through identification and implementation of initiatives to support the business priority of continuous improvement
  • Develop, review, or update the technical documentation (engineering standards, procedures and drawings) from which the operation is designed, constructed, operated and maintained
  • Establish and maintain close working relationships with relevant departments, suppliers, consultants, and contractors
  • Have a strong Sustainability in Design focus, risk identification and risk assessment in all activities

About You

You will need to possess the following attributes: 

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Structural Engineering or equivalent, which must have existing recognition by IEAust
  • Solid understanding of Structural Engineering principles and highly desired to have experience in mining, oil and gas or heavy industry appropriate to a mining and complex processing operations.
  • Well-developed communication and engagement skills with an interest in providing technical leadership, stewardship, support, and solutions
  • Attention to detail, ‘out of the box’ thinking and finely tuned problem-solving skills. The ability to apply engineering judgement based on the analysis of factual and qualitative information in complicated or novel situations

How to Apply

Please apply before 19th February 2023

You may be requested to complete a short video assessment as part of your application.

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. 

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people, BHP requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in line with BHP’s Covid Policy and any relevant State health directives. If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce    

The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program. 

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. 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. 

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