Technician, Site Operations Centre

BHP

Mine Control Technician responsible for monitoring and optimizing equipment operations at Carrapateena mine. Fostering a strong safety culture and collaborating with operational stakeholders.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeCarrapateena • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Remotely monitor, control and optimise equipment (fixed or mobile) to assist in the delivery of planned activities that meet or exceed daily targets for the underground mine.
Monitor, analyse and escalate critical system alarms to ensure safe operations and minimise operational impact.
Validate equipment performance and instrumentation on a regular basis.
Communicate any tasks that can be opportunely performed in the shadow of planned/unplanned downtimes.
Effectively capture data via two-way communications and enter information into the appropriate systems.
Efficient dispatch of underground fleet according to planned priorities.
Assist in the management of an emergency/incident including activation of Emergency Response Team.
Remain open to multiskilling in other control functions of the Site Operations Centre and project/leadership roles that will help to drive the future capabilities of the SOC.
Drive continuous improvement to generate new ideas that will benefit the business.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in a mine control room or comparable environment highly desired
Demonstrated experience and understanding of underground mining environments and the regulations and safety protocols of this setting
Highly developed level of computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office suite
Demonstrated experience in fostering strong safety culture based on open and transparent communication with all operational stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and to work autonomously to achieve individual, team and organisational goals
Well-developed oral and written communication skills, coupled with excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions and work calmly in a high-pressure environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible working options
generous paid parental leave policy
other extended leave entitlements
parent rooms

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisequipment performance validationinstrumentation monitoringemergency response managementcontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

communicationself-directedautonomous workdecision makingattention to detailhigh-pressure performance