Posted: 24 Sep 2009
Location: Australia
BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s mining operations in the spectacular Pilbara region of WA are one of the largest in the world, shipping more than 120Mtpa of iron ore. Our railways, consisting of more than 800km of track, connect our mines in the Pilbara with our shipping facilities in Port Hedland. The heavy haulage rail system, the heaviest in the world, with more than 100 locomotives and around 4,500 carriages, uses state of the art technology across all facets of the operation.
Position Synopsis
A challenging opportunity has arisen within BHP Iron Ore for motivated individuals to form a part of our Supervisory Team at Nelson Point.
You will be responsible for providing supervisory support across our shift operations, which includes supervising production and maintenance personnel on shift across our Nelson Point infrastructure.
You will focus your efforts on directing and managing personnel and equipment to meet agreed targets and plans. In addition, you will contribute to the implementation of improvement initiatives to improve HSE performance and increase production outcomes.
You will be responsible for achieving safety, quality and environmental standards, facilitating the performance and development of a multi-skilled team, while keeping an eye on meeting agreed plans. Specifically, you will monitor all plant and equipment to ensure continual product flow and quality standards, assisting in meeting scheduled maintenance requirements and coordinating breakdown maintenance tasks during operations in order to minimise delays. You will also carry out ongoing Site/Plant/Product inspections to ensure the safe, consistent and efficient processing of ore, conforming to quality requirements.
Skills and Experience
To be considered, you will demonstrate a sound understanding of production processes. Your logical approach, coupled with effective analytical and problem-solving skills are essential to meeting the challenges presented here. In your efforts to build relationships and influence others, your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will be tested. Supervisory experience in a production or maintenance environment, including the ability to lead and manage change is desirable
Location
This is a residential role, based in Port Hedland in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Located on the coast, Port Hedland is the largest regional centre in the North West, close to Broome, Karratha and Karijini National Park. The 15,000-strong population enjoys well-established education service, entertainment, sporting, shopping and medical facilities, and a strong sense of community.
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