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Geologist
Job Posting End Date: 13-Dec-2024; 13:59:59 GMT
Job Country: Australia
Job State/Province: Queensland
Job Location/Region: Bowen Basin
About BHP
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Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Geology, we are currently seeking experienced Geologists to join our BMA Technical Services Mine Geology team based at our BMA Mine Sites on an 8:6 roster. These opportunities are open for either FIFO/DIDO or residential arrangement.
The roles focus on the site geology to ensure accurate geological knowledge is provided to the site stakeholders to deliver safe and efficient coal production.
In this role you will:
* Provide geological support to the site operational teams
* Complete pit inspections/observations to maximise coal recovery
* Update 3D models of coal seams and other geological features with pit observations, exploration drilling data, touch coal data, Measure While Drill or downhole geophysical logging data
* Undertake highwall mapping to gather geotechnical and geological features
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate definition of geological features
* Provide geological input into mine plan designs to support Geotechnical, Mine Scheduling and Operational teams in the safe and efficient extraction of coal
* Contribute to and identify continuous improvement opportunities and participate in high value projects
* Undertake geological data collection, interpretation, validation and reconciliations
About You
As the successful applicant, you will have:
* Tertiary education in Geoscience
* Enjoy being challenged by a structural and stratigraphically complex deposit
* Experience in undertaking pit inspections linking observations to coal recovery and geological model improvements/validation
* Comprehensive knowledge of coal mining, structural geology and grade control processes is preferred
* Experience with Vulcan is preferred
* You will be diligent, self-motivated and an excellent team player with positive relationship building skills, coupled with a high level of attention to detail
* You will be required to liaise, negotiate and influence a range of internal and external stakeholders, so effective collaboration, stakeholder engagement and communication skills are critical
* You will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and value the importance of building team culture through regular collaboration with team members and key stakeholders
* A valid Australian Driver’s license is a pre-requisite
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.
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.
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.
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