Posted: 24 Sep 2009
Location: Queensland
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
Due to the rapid pace in production at Whaleback, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong leader to supervise our Water Services team. Reporting directly to the Superintendent Infrastructure and Services, you will be responsible for the day to day supervision and coordination of the team (comprising twelve direct reports). The team is a multi discipline team responsible for all pit dewatering duties and water supply for process and potable uses. Area of responsibility include Whaleback, Orebody 23-25, Borefield and Newman Water Treatment Plant
Your core accountabilities will include;
* An overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development;
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Coordination of services and facilities to ensure water level is maintained well below mining operations;
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Coordination of BHP Billiton personnel, contractors and sub-contractors as required;
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Ensuring that appropriate plans are developed to manage all work within the operational and budgetary requirements;
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Conducting workplace area inspections both within your areas of responsibility and across other areas & sites;
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Liaising with mine planners to assist with the development of daily, weekly and quarterly mine plans;
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Assist Area Superintendent with the development of the two year budget forecast and 5 year Infrastructure plan;
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Reporting on the performance of your team regularly to meet the business requirements;
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Liaise with departments in areas of responsibility where Infrastructure works will impact on day to day or shutdown maintenance to ensure integration of activities;
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Ensure that all work carried out by persons in relation to Infrastructure in their responsibility is adequately supervised; and
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Ensure working relationships of Water Services team members are maintained and developed.
Skills and Experience
The successful applicant will have a trade or similar qualification and ideally have substantial post trade experience in dewatering operations. You will also have several years supervisory experience of multi discipline team operating in an open pit mining setting. You will have proven ability in demonstrating, leading and implementing strong safety systems and culture within your team, and present a management style that is supportive, inspiring, engaging and motivating.
Your success will be driven by your commitment and ability to quickly gain credibility with key internal and external customers and your effective communication skills in presenting plans and idea in a clear and concise manner.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications and experience in SAP is highly regarded.
This role is based at Mt Whaleback in Newman and is offered on a residential basis. A competitive remuneration package is offered commensurate with experience, and includes performance incentive and a generous superannuation scheme, as well as other benefits.
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