Posted: 23 Oct 2009
Location: Australia
CSG:
Iron Ore
Site:
Mt Whaleback, Newman
Business / Project:
Newman - Services & Infrastructure
Job type:
Full Time - Permanent
Location:
AU - Western Australia
BHP Billiton is the world’s largest diversified resources company and is an industry leader in the supply of iron ore to the global steel industry from our Western Australian Iron Ore operations. With seven mines, two ports and processing facilities and an award winning 1000+km rail system, BHP Billiton Iron Ore is more than equipped to meet the demands of the global iron ore market. We are expanding every facet of our Iron Ore business as we develop new ways to deliver competitive advantages to our customers. Our most recent growth project, Rapid Growth Project 5, will take installed capacity at our Western Australian Iron Ore operations to 205mpta by the second half of calendar year 2011.
Position Synopsis
We are now seeking a motivated and safety conscious individual to actively contribute to the achievement of the Whaleback Maintenance Water Services Department’s goals and targets. Working in a safe and efficient manner, you will be expected to actively contribute as a team member of an experienced maintenance team, where your focus will be on ensuring availability, reliability and quality maintenance of the water reticulation & supply system for both the Whaleback & Ore-body 23/25 Bore fields
Operating in a climate of continuous improvement, and in compliance with the Newman MOSS Safety System and BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s Environmental Management System, your key accountabilities will include:
The key accountabilities for the role of Dewatering Support Services Operator/Technician will include the following:
* Assisting with the installing pumps in bores;
* Laying of pipes between bores and discharge points, including some on final walls for in-pit dewatering;
* Re-establish the in-pit bores as mining RL goes down;
* Monitoring of the dewatering network and maintenance of the whole dewatering network (replace pumps, fix leaks, etc.);
* Set-up a dewatering shed & layout area (pipes, pumps, cables & tools storage);
* Digging in-pit sumps;
* Install and remove pumps & pipes in accordance with blasting and mining requirements; and
* Operations of mobile mining equipment, light truck, Vehicle Loading Crane and backhoe as required.
Skills and Experience
To be considered, you will ideally hold the following:
* A Dogging Certificate (DG) and /or a Basic Rigging Certification (RB);
* A Vehicle Loading Crane Certification (CV); and
* Poly pipe welding tickets are desirable.
The successful candidate will possess a current “HR” class WA driver’s licence and relevant plant operations experience will be well regarded.
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