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

Based in our Brisbane Office, this role offers a diverse range of opportunities and experiences in Control Systems and associated Operational Technologies spanning a wide range of our Mine Site & Non-Production Infrastructure Operations.

Reporting to the Manager Control Systems, the Superintendent Control Systems role provides specialist management capabilities ensuring robust change control of Control Systems platforms to deliver availability, reliability, project uplift and production improvements.

In this role you will:
 

Lead and manage Control Systems support engineers in the execution of their work duties, personal development and annual performance plans. Leading relevant Field Leadership and safety/risk management activities. Developing and managing control systems related budgets. Play a leading role in the management of control systems design (including PLC/SCADA coding and graphics) and commissioning for plant modifications and new equipment installations. Manage control systems support and technical assistance personnel for addressing breakdowns and production critical issues. Manage the investigation and identification of the root causes of downtime associated with control systems and developing/implementing solutions to prevent repeat events from occurring, eliminating defects, maximising Mean Time Between Failures and minimizing Mean Time to Recovery. Deliver initiatives to support continuous improvement focused on increasing safety, increasing reliability, increasing throughput and reducing risks associated with Control Systems and associated platforms. About You

You will be a motivated and passionate professional who is committed to technical excellence, operational support and sustainable improvement. Your management skills and team approach will enhance the contribution of the Control and Operational Technology Systems to the business.
 

You will have relevant industry experience with a demonstrated practical and hands on approach in Coal Mine Site & Non-Production Facilities spanning bulk materials handling equipment, coal handling preparation plants and draglines (or similar).
 

Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering / Control Systems Engineering or equivalent. Strong personnel management, leadership and problem solving skills. Demonstrating an overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility, and sustainable development and technical regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to manage a large number of inputs and effectively prioritise high value-added / high risk issues for attention. Ability to work effectively and build relationships with people at all levels of the business.
 

Technical Experience/Proficiencies:

Experience with configuration and programming of applications/platforms including Citect SCADA/Plant SCADA, OPC servers/platforms, Virtual Computing platforms & environments e.g. Citrix. Experience with configuration and programming of various PLC Platforms (Rockwell AB, GE, Modicon & Siemens), Fieldbus networks (Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, Devicenet etc), Variable Speed Drives, analogue and digital actuators and sensors. Experience with Functional Safety Systems design and maintenance. Familiarity with Service Now (or familiarity with IT/OT Service Management tools) Strong experience with vendor and contract management practices & processes. Infrastructure management experience in IT and / or process control in a large and geographically distributed environment including Master Data Management & Reporting responsibilities etc. 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 already employed directly by BHP, please log in 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.