About BHPAt 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 RoleAs a Mine Controller, you will be at the forefront of providing clean, accurate data for operational monitoring and business decision-making. Your expertise will be critical in overseeing underground operation cycles and activities (load/haul and development) along with a range of other essential responsibilities.Location: Prominent Hill, South Australia (60-minute flight from Adelaide / 30-minute flight from Port Augusta)Roster: 8 days on; 6 days off, 7 days on; 7 nights offEmployment Type: 12 Month, Fixed Term / SecondmentIn This Role You WillEfficiently dispatch the underground haulage fleet according to planned priorities.Monitor machine and location statuses to ensure accurate data in daily reporting.Manage the underground signs and surface cones register, and communicate hazards.Validate data, investigate, and update data requests from stakeholders.Oversee underground infrastructure via the Citect monitoring systems, including ventilation on demand, remote water sprays, primary fans, and pump stations, and coordinate responses to faults.Assist in the coordination of emergency response, including activation of the Emergency Response Team, Duty Cards, and Incident Management Team.Provide proactive leadership in managing unplanned events underground to ensure safe operations and minimize operational impact.Monitor and respond to open pit wall monitoring systems and underground geotechnical events.Coordinate daily servicing of underground loaders.Manage surface fleet data.Participate in process reviews and rollouts, including presenting in pre-start meetings and coaching operators.Assist with projects related to the monitoring and automation of mine processes, such as ventilation fans, dewatering pumps, and ore hoist monitoring.Propose cost initiatives to reduce waste, consumables, rework, energy, and errors.Log IT faults and assist in diagnosing issues.Ensure compliance with all processes and procedures.About YouPrevious experience in a mine control room or comparable environment.Demonstrated understanding of underground mining environments and the regulations and safety protocols of this setting.Highly developed computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office suite and the Citect system.Knowledge of relevant legislation and mining regulations, including occupational health and safety.Experience in fostering a strong safety culture based on open and transparent communication with all operational stakeholders.Proven problem-solving and analytical skills to overcome challenges and achieve productive outcomes.Ability to work autonomously and be self-directed to achieve individual, team, and organizational goals.Well-developed oral and written communication skills, coupled with excellent attention to detail.Experience in successfully managing competing priorities in a highly dynamic environment.Confidence in making decisions with limited information and adapting as situations evolve.How To ApplyPlease apply before 19 April 2025About Our ProcessAt 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 WorkforceThe 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 thats 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Mine Controller - Prominent Hill (12 month Fixed-Term)