Mechanical Project Manager

Description:

Project Manager with mechanical background required to deliver multiple projects within the Bowen Basin.

Your new company

At 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. Come and be a part of this success.

Your new role

Reporting into the Mods&Ops team, you will manage small to medium mechanical projects, and assist with larger scale projects as required. The Mods&Ops team manage a large capital portfolio (>AU$100M), including a wide variety of projects, such as civil, environment, water, infrastructure, processing, and procurement. This team includes various backgrounds and skill sets, allowing for a diverse environment.
In this role you will:

• Be responsible for managing the project management lifecycle, as part of the BHP Small Projects Management Framework, including well written, well structured, documentation
• Be responsible for a wide range of
• Upgrading/improving of mine site infrastructure, outside the processing plant, focusing on mechanical and electrical infrastructure
• Water fill points, pumping, diesel delivery, technology towers, switchboards, etc
• Replacement of mine site infrastructure, out of the processing plant, to align to current/new standards
• Buildings, bath houses, crib rooms, sub stations, etc
• Procurement of accessories for mine site operations
• Small improvement projects throughout the mine site
• Assisting Project Managers on larger projects throughout the mine site
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Engage with project stakeholders to ensure alignment to business objectives
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions, to support project schedule and budget
• Ensure ownership of projects, including stakeholder engagement, monthly KPI’s and various internal reporting
• Actively participate in the BHP Field Leadership program

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful you will ideally hold:

• Experience in a similar, complex, industrial environment with onsite exposure
• Bachelor Degree or qualified in Engineering or tertiary related discipline
• A high commitment to safety, quality, attention to detail and procedures
• Ability to influence, engage with & communicate effectively across multiple levels, business units, functional areas and external stakeholders
• Project Management experience, including project procurement
• Ability to problem solve effectively, work under pressure, and think strategically. For example, supporting various stakeholders with competing priorities, managing those relationships, expectations, and formulate appropriate action plans
• Demonstrate effective writing skills in email, documentation, and presentation development, taking into consideration the target audience
• Demonstrate effective skills in Microsoft Suite, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook

What you'll get in return

The successful applicant will be based at a open cut metallurgical coal mine, in the Bowen Basin. The successful applicant will be required to travel from Brisbane to Moranbah via a BHP FIFO arrangement or DIDO from Mackay or Surrounding, on a 5:2 roster (5 days on, 2 days off). Flexible arrangements, including some working from home, may be available for the right candidate.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Lauren Colwell.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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