Posted: 27 Oct 2009
Location: Australia
Think Zero Harm
At BHP Billiton, our vision for sustainable development is to be the company of choice - creating sustainable value for shareholders, employees, contractors, suppliers, customers, business partners and host communities. Central to our vision is our aspirational goal of Zero Harm to people, the environment and the community.
Further to this our people are our most significant asset and number one priority and therefore Zero Harm drives all our operations. A demonstrated commitment to health and safety leadership is a pre-requisite for being considered for any opportunities or career advancement within the business.
Think Place
The future has never looked more exciting at Olympic Dam; Australia's largest single underground mine and minerals processing operation. A copper/uranium mine, Olympic Dam is located 560 kilometres north of Adelaide and processes ore through to final, refined products of international standing - all on the one site. Nearby Roxby Downs is a modern, fully-equipped township of around 4,500 people which boasts top-class recreational, civic and educational facilities. This is a great place for young professionals to live and work and make their mark and is also a great place for families, with an excellent focus on lifestyle. Facilities and activities include fully equipped gymnasiums, sporting clubs and competitions (football, cricket, volleyball, indoor soccer, swimming, squash, netball, basketball, tennis, lawn bowls, golf, dirt circuit), 4WD’ing and camping. Roxby Downs is situated at the door step of the world famous Wilpena Pound and the magnificent Flinders Ranges.
Think Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Graduates to become involved in the development and implementation of systems and technology at Olympic Dam within the discipline of Radiation Protection.
Think Purpose
These Graduate opportunities with scope for future growth and development will provide your career a superb kick-start. Olympic Dam places a strong emphasis on minimisation of radiation levels and seeks to continually improve our results in this area.
You will be part of a 2 year rotational Graduate program, during which time you will spend periods of time in the Processing, Mine and Environmental areas, developing your skill base and implementing improvements along the way. The Environmental aspect of the program will include monitoring and assessing public radiation dose, environmental radionuclide baseline monitoring, and working closely with personnel managing the Tailings Retention System.
While working in the Processing and Mine areas, you will be responsible for developing and implementing improvements to the Radiation Protection Program at Olympic Dam as well as training in all aspects of practical radiation protection in mining and processing.
Think Requirements
Having completed your Science, Engineering, Geology, or related degree, you are ready to step into a full time position with a high performing team, sharing our aspiration for Zero Harm.
This role has a clear path of career progression at Olympic Dam, including potentially moving into a Radiation Safety Officer position over time, therefore a passion for learning and development within Radiation Protection is important for success in this position.
You also have excellent analytical and communication skills developed through your University studies and practical work experience. These positions will be starting in early 2010; therefore an ability to start around this time would be ideal.
This position operates on a 5/2 (Monday to Friday) roster and is based at Olympic Dam.
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