Posted: 3 Oct 2009
Location: Australia
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is a highly successful coal mining company and exporter - the biggest in Australia and the largest supplier of seaborne coking coal in the world. We have experienced strong growth and development across our coal mining operations and therefore, we are offering a number of cadetships to people interested in mining technology, computing, science, and different fields of engineering. These Cadetships offer the opportunity to further your career through on-the-job experience and a structured study program work. The Cadetship programs commence in February 2010 in our surface and underground mining operations. Motivated people with a keen interest in a career in mining are encouraged to apply.
BMA Cadetships provide a combination of work experience and training, supported with University study to candidates motivated to develop their skills and abilities in related technical areas. Our cadetship programs are aimed at those who have completed, or who are about to complete year 12 schooling; and others with work experience, particularly in mining related areas and/or trades and who want to develop their skills to become qualified in a specific area of coal mining.
Mechanical Engineer Cadets provide support to the mechanical maintenance management on mine sites through a range of responsibilities. They ensure that machinery, equipment and plant are well maintained and in good working order for mining operations to use without any delays. They perform a range of duties including: researching and providing advice to solve technical issues; reviewing maintenance practices to identify improvements and efficiencies for planned maintenance; undertaking reliability studies to assist in developing maintenance strategies; ensuring the efficient use of materials on mine sites; and monitoring performance of plant and equipment to assist in improving design improvements to equipment and maintenance techniques.
Selection criteria
• Year 12 passes in English, Maths A, B or C and a Science subject; alternatively, a minimum of 4 years work experience and eligibility for mature age entry to the appropriate Associate degree program for the Mechanical Engineering cadetship
• Completion of a trade apprenticeship relevant to mechanical engineering
• Genuine interest in a career in mining
• Residency in a BMA mining town or willingness to relocate to one
• Computer literacy and experience
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop good working relationships and communication with co-workers
• Current driver’s license
• Motivated to extend their experience and learning to enable them to apply technology to improve maintenance practices, efficiencies and strategies
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