Excavator and Shovel Operators | BHP Operations Services | Bowen Basin (Australia)

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: 

BHP Operations Services (OS) Production team currently operates across various locations within Australia. Discounted self-funded flights are made available to OS employees for services between Brisbane and Moranbah, and Brisbane and Emerald.

OS Production is currently deployed to the following Queensland sites: 

• Blackwater deployment; 
• Caval Ridge deployment;
• Daunia deployment; 
• Goonyella deployment; 
• Peak Downs deployment;
• Saraji deployment.

The OS Production team is recruiting a team to operate the following equipment: 

• Caterpillar 6060;
• Hitachi 3600 or larger;
• Liebherr 9800;
• Liebherr R996B;
• Terex RH340;
• 4100XPC;
• CAT 7495.

You can also expect: 

• Permanent employment with BHP with all the benefits of full-time work;
• Competitive remuneration;
• Annual Bonus;
• Smaller teams focused on better culture, safety, processes and performance;
• Continuous focus on developing you to be the best you can be;
• Transportation to site is provided from the main regional cities and will be discussed during the recruitment process.

About Operations Services

Operations Services is providing permanent employment to a growing team of more than 3800 employees. OS is committed to increase employment opportunities for Australian regional communities by delivering stability and sustainability that is good for our people and good for the communities.

Operation Services (OS) employees work in an environment where safety is central to role and support is always at hand. You will work as part of a smaller team so you can expect to build good connections with your supervisors and peers. OS has a high performing culture and encourages continuous improvement and development.

About You:

As the successful candidate you will possess the following:

• A high commitment to safety, quality and attention to detail and procedure;
• A strong desire to learn and a high level of enthusiasm to develop a range of new skills;
• Effective listening and well developed interpersonal skills;
• Comprehensive reading and writing skills;
• A teamwork mentality to achieve result. 

This is your opportunity to join a team with genuine career and learning opportunities, in a secure permanent position. We want to hear from you so apply now and become part of the Operation Services family.

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.

BHP also requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people (from the 31st of January 2022 or earlier depending on relevant state health directives). 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 (LINK).

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.