BHP is a world-leading resources company. We work in more than 90 locations worldwide and our products are sold globally.

We've positioned our business to support the megatrends shaping our world. Iron ore and metallurgical coal for the steel needed for global infrastructure and the energy transition. Copper for renewable energy. And we are moving into potash to support more sustainable farming.

A resource mix for today - and critical to the future.

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 Operations Services

BHP Operations Services provides industry leading mining services across BHP operations Australia-wide with specialist capabilities in load and haul, fixed plant maintenance and mobile maintenance. BHP Operations Services has a strong focus on people capability and culture. Our people are our greatest asset and are at the centre of everything that we do. We focus on high performance safety and productivity through our people. With world-class training that is unmatched in the industry and the opportunity to advance your career across locations and commodities, join the team and make your place in BHP.

About the Role

BHP Operations Services Production team currently operates across various locations across Australia. Due to an exciting stage of growth, we currently have an exciting job opportunity for Production Operators to be part of our team at Peak Downs Deployment. We are seeking experienced Operators who can operate one of more of the following equipment:

Excavators - EX 5600, Liebherr 9800 or similar size equipment
Dozers - CAT D10, D11
Grader - CAT 24M
Haul/Dump Trucks - CAT 793, CAT 797, Komatsu 930E, T282 and/or equivalent equipment
Water Truck - CAT 785

What's on offer:

• Permanent employment with BHP Operations Services with all the benefits of full-time work;
• Funded flights provided from Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns to Bowen Basin!
• Competitive remuneration and according to current market;
• Annual Bonus;
• Continuous focus on developing and upskilling our people with the option to diversify your equipment experience;
• Smaller teams focused on diversity, culture, safety, processes and performance;
• Access to our BHP Shares Program
• The possibility of learning new technologies as part of developing a long term career with us;
• Transportation to site - this provided from the main regional cities and discussed during recruitment process.
  

About you

As the successful candidate you will possess the following skills and experience:

• A safe operator who is both dedicated and enthusiastic about your job;
• A strong desire to learn and to develop a range of new skills and equipment;
• Able to work to deadlines and remain effective under pressure;
• A teamwork mentality to achieve results;
• Effective listener with well-developed interpersonal skills;
• Competent and possess comprehensive reading and writing skills.

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.

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 applying for a role at BHP please consider this new requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce. For further information please see our website.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

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