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 Us
Join our dynamic Engineering Projects team at BHP’s Central Pilbara hub, the largest operating iron ore hub in the world. At Central Pilbara Engineering (CPE) we are dedicated to developing innovative capital project solutions that drive our business forward. Our portfolio includes a diverse range of projects, with a strong focus on expansion initiatives across Mining Area C / South Flank and the evolving Yandi hub. Additionally, we work on safety and environmental improvement initiatives, sustaining operations, and decommissioning projects.
Location
You will be based at our Area C mine site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, on a fly-in fly-out 5:2, 4:3 roster. Our FIFO villages have a range of state-of-the-art fitness facilities including golf simulators, weightlifting, cycling and reformer equipment along with recreation facilities to help you relax and unwind after a shift. All rooms have their own ensuite bathroom, television, refrigerator and air-conditioning.
About the Role
• Lead and deliver multiple complex capital projects, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget, scope, and schedule.
• Provide expert advice on planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and control to project teams and stakeholders.
• Utilize commercial acumen to manage contractors through design and construction.
• Mentor and upskill junior team members to foster career development and team capabilities.
• Provide in field support to improve safety culture and outcomes across site.
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, or Trade (desirable)
• Proven Project Management experience in mining or heavy industry
• Ability to work independently and with remote teams
• High-level negotiation and influencing skills for liaising with stakeholders
• Proactive problem-solving mindset for managing challenges
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement
• Proven leadership abilities
What’s in it for you?
• World class leadership development programs
• Employee Share Plan
• Employee recognition Program that really gives back
• Matched Super Contributions
• 5 weeks annual leave per annum
• Industry competitive salaries
• Employee Discounts and Novated Leasing
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.
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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.