Underground Truck Operators | Nickel West | Leinster | FIFO 7/7 Roster (Australia)

About BHP 

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees are strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

About the role

As part of the Leinster Underground Mining team, Truck Operators operate our underground diesel trucks moving both ore and waste with a foremost focus on safety and productivity. A focus for our employees’ development is on multi–skilling so that team members work as one team and support each other in the work areas underground as required. This includes operating other mining equipment, manual handling duties, and transporting materials into the mine.

Truck Operators are required to operate vehicles to best practice methods and ensure damage to tyres, gearboxes and the equipment in general is minimised. Whilst operating trucks is the primary role, the successful candidate will also be trained and required to perform other tasks such as; Nipper, Mine Utility or operating other underground equipment as part of their development.

• Overriding commitment to BHP charter, health, safety, environment and sustainable development
• Family friendly 7×7 roster flying in and out of Perth (dayshift and nightshift required)
• Contributing to our safety and continuous improvement culture
• Work effectively with other team members
• Maintain a high level working knowledge of safety processes
• Nickel West is positioned well to energise our future
• Nickel West value and respect employees, offering an inclusive and diverse environment

About You

• C class Driver’s Licence essential
• Experience operating the Epiroc MT65 underground truck
• Experience in a mining operations environment is highly desirable;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivated individual who can work with minimal supervision and engage in team operations
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and in stressful environments
• The ability to work well within a team to achieve outcomes
• Strong orientation to safe work practices – High safety focus

This role offers a great opportunity to maintain a work life balance with FIFO ex Perth, 7/7 roster (including nightshift).

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and who can meet the responsibilities 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 (booster required) against Covid-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people. 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. For further information please see our website. 

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. BHP support healthy work / life balance with benefits including flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy and other extended leave entitlements.

Apply today to find out more about the opportunities on offer.