Job Description

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

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a full time Blasting Miner to join the Underground Mine Development team. The Development Blasting Miner will also demonstrate a strong commitment to the safe handling and use of explosives in the mining development environment and a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in similar role in an underground environment.

In this role, you will:

• Support safe and efficient mine development activities throughout the mine.
• Explosives charging of development headings.
• Installation/retrieval of Blast PED units.
• Relieve in other positions as required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead positive change and support continued improvement. You will have an absolute commitment to working safely, complying with all site safety standards, mine working procedures and ensure a safe environmentally healthy workplace.

• Proven commitment to look after your own wellbeing and the confidence to speak up
• Able to follow relevant processes and procedures
• A team player working collaboratively within your team to achieve results
• Be self-motivated and able to effectively plan and oraganise required work
• Willing to learn and contribute to promoting a supportive and positive team culture
• A valid driver's license with the ability to safely drive a manual vehicle
• A valid blasters license or the ability to obtain a blasters license
• Min 3 years underground mining experience is essentail, including general mine services, explosives handling and use, as well as general mine development

If you are an outcomes focused, energetic team member who is passionate about safety and can build great working relationships, then you will be an ideal candidate to be part of our team.

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.

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