Dragline Operator - Saraji Coal Mine, Bowen, Queensland

About BHP

BHP fosters a supportive and growth-oriented work environment where employees can expand their skills and realize their full potential. We manage a varied global portfolio of operations, promoting diversity and inclusion alongside unique career development opportunities. Our focus prioritizes safety, alignment with company values, and leveraging our team's capabilities to drive success.

Role Overview

Join our team at the Saraji open cut coal mine, situated close to Dysart in Central Queensland, Australia. The mine boasts substantial coal reserves of 648 million tonnes of coking coal, ranking among Asia's and the world's largest. Coal from Saraji is exported globally to steel producers across India, the Americas, Europe, East Asia, and South Asia.

We are recruiting Dragline Operators to operate on a 3D3N6X roster (6 days on, 6 days off). This role places you within the Production team to help meet safe production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Commit firmly to maintaining a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Work according to a 6 days on, 6 days off (3D3N6X) shift pattern.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in good working order and mine procedures are consistently followed.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve safety and production targets.

Candidate Profile

• Must have minimum 2 years of experience operating draglines, preferably in open-cut mining.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet production objectives.
• Hold current RII Competencies for Dragline and Dozer operation.
• Possess a minimum 'C' Class Driver’s license.
• Additional useful competencies include operating D10/D11 dozers and graders.
• Experience with support equipment such as cable reelers, cable tractors, and graders is advantageous.

Recruitment Process

BHP’s recruitment will involve checks such as criminal background, medical and drug screening, right-to-work verification, and reference confirmations to ensure alignment with company standards and role requirements.

Successful candidates must complete a legislated Queensland coal mine workers’ health evaluation via the mandated ResHealth online system.

Diversity and Inclusion

BHP values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We embrace differences across gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, and educational backgrounds. Our recruitment processes strive to be fair and accessible, with accommodations available upon request.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary along with performance incentives. We support flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave, additional leave entitlements, and parent rooms to promote work-life balance.