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.

Do you have experience in the mining industry, with current qualifications as a Train Driver, but don’t want to work full-time? BMA Coal is providing part-time roles to better suit to your lifestyle - this is a unique opportunity at our Hay Point site not to be missed! 
 

 

About the Roles 
 

BMA Rail currently has an exciting opportunity for experienced Level 1 Train Drivers to join the Rail Operations Team based at Hay Point Coal Terminal, Mackay working a part time roster.
As an experienced BMA Rail Train Driver, you will operate within safe work practices to ensure the reliable delivery of coal from BMA Mine sites to the Hay Point Coal Terminal. It is critical that you perform all duties in accordance with Network rules, regulations and safe operating procedures. 

This is an ideal 4 days on / 12 days off part time roster, in addition Mackay and surrounds offers excellent lifestyle opportunities and development opportunities are on offer. This role is a residentially located role (no FIFO on offer). 

Working part-time you would be 50% of the full-time roster equivalent. 

To ensure you are set up for success you will be required to participate in BMA Rail Inductions and Mandatory Training. This will require you to be available on a full-time capacity for approximately 4 weeks initially upon commencement in the role.
 

Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
 

Operating BMA Coal Trains on the Aurizon Network System consistent within the BMA Operating Rules, Regulations and Safe Work Procedures applicable. Providing services including but not limited to mainline operations, marshalling and yard activities, coal loading and unloading, relieving drivers up track and all other associated tasks with regards to Rail Operations. Carrying out routine checks, preparations and instructions including provisioning of locos, trouble shooting and minor fault rectification within the scope of competence. Accurately complete documentation and data entry.   Undertaking mentoring of Trainee Drivers to your level of competency excluding assessment; and participating in continuous improvement programs.

 

About You 

To be successful, you will:  
  

Hold a current Locomotive Drivers Certificate of Competency Previous experience in the Goonyella Rail system is well regarded Have previous experience with E40AC locomotives, distributed power operations and ECP braking (desirable)  Unrestricted Open C Class Driver’s License Strong computer skills and ability to maintain high safety standards, equipment serviceability, housekeeping and compliance within working procedures will be first class and  Excellent fault finding and diagnostic skills 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. 

 

Please note as part of this recruitment process the successful applicant will need to conduct a Queensland legislated coal mine workers’ health assessment.

 

From 1 April 2023, ResHealth will be mandatory for the completion of coal mine workers’ health assessments, allowing you to submit, monitor and review the progress of your health assessment in a secure online environment. For more information please go to the ResHealth website.

 

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in above using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal. 

 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce  

 

The 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 that’s 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.