Laboratory Technician | Goonyella Riverside | BMA

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 here

About The Role

BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is a world-class business, built on the strengths of BHP Billiton and Mitsubishi. BMA is part of the world's largest diversified resources company managing various mines and a port in Central Queensland.

Responsibilities

An opportunity exists at our Goonyella Riverside Mine for an experienced and safety-focused Laboratory Technician to join the team. Reporting to the Lead Engineer Processing and working a 7/7 day/night roster, your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Conduct sampling and analysis programs in line with established processes and proceduresEntry and reporting of data to relevant parties, and where necessary recommend corrective actions to the processPerform equipment and instrument calibrationsReview of established procedures and practices and suggest improvementsEnable efficient plant operations through the delivery of analytical results to the IROC and operations teamsDemonstrated commitment to safety, health, the community and the environmentResolution of quality issues within shift

About You

Demonstrated experience as a Laboratory Technician is essentialPrevious experience working in a laboratory in an open cut coal mining environment is highly desirableMinimum ‘C’ Class Driver’s licenceAn unwavering commitment to safety and this will be clearly demonstrated throughout your prior experienceValues driven, a positive attitude, energetic and well-developed interpersonal skills are essential

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.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance based bonuses and unique BHP employee share program.

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, people with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.