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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailAt BHP we support our people to grow learn develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
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Reporting to the Head of Resourcing Engineering we are actively seeking the talents of a collaborative and engaged professional to provide technical leadership and excellence to the WAIO Geotechnical Engineering team.
In this pivotal leadership role you will draw upon your excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills to foster effective and mutually beneficial relationships with key Operational Managers across the business.
In addition this position will focus on the following:
Material Risk Management as it applies to Geotechnical Risk exposure ensuring excellence in risk management processes that are the responsibility of the Geotechnical team.
Continuously improve internal processes within the Geotechnical Engineering team to enable productivity and cost efficiency.
Continuously improve Geotechnical Engineering processes to maximise value and preserve cost position for WAIO.
Lead coach and foster a high performing culture within the Geotechnical Engineering team.
Regular travel to the operational sites to support leading the team and enable understanding of the operations and maintain relationships with operational personnel will be required.
Your experience managing high performing teams in a complex multifaceted environment will be key to your success as you influence a positive productive and collaborative team environment.
To be successful in this role you will be degree qualified with excellent technical knowledge combined with outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Complimenting your technical expertise you will be team oriented and relationship focused with a demonstrated track record in mentoring and coaching others to achieve results.
Your passion for risk management and continuous improvement will be evident in how you engage and influence others and drive effective business outcomes.
Your demonstrated ability to nurture cohesive high performing teams who search for ways to innovate and add value will further contribute to your success in this role.
In addition we are ideally looking for the following skills and experience:
Degree qualified preferably in Geotechnical engineering (ideally with chartered status) or Mining Engineering / Geoscience degree preferably holding statutory qualifications (SSE Quarry Manager UG Manager) with significant experience managing geotechnical risk on site.
Demonstrated experience working within a matrix organisation with proven ability to influence SSE and mining stakeholders.
Experience leading internal improvement teams
Highly engaged with the skills and desire to work persuasively
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to turn complexity into simplicity in order to problem solve at the right level
Strong focus on risk management and safety verification.
Improve productivity and disciplined application of the BHP Operating System (or other lean / continuous improvement systems)
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The size stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development but also attractive salary packages with performancebased bonuses and a bestinclass employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees lives that are important and work is only one of these so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options a generous paid parental leave policy other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Full Time