About the Role
Carrapateena is a large-scale, world‐class modern mine. We are seeking a dedicated Mine Control Technician to add value to our Site Operations Centre.
Our focus is on creating value for all stakeholders while ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Location: Carrapateena, South Australia (30‐minute flight from Port Augusta / 60‐minute flight from Adelaide)
Roster: 8 days, 6 days off, 7 nights, 7 nights off; flights daily to site from Adelaide or 3 times per week from Port Augusta. Travel is 100% in company time.
Responsibilities
* Remotely monitor, control and optimise equipment to assist in the delivery of planned activities that meet or exceed daily targets for the underground mine.
* Monitor, analyse and escalated critical system alarms to ensure safe operations and minimise operational impact.
* Validate equipment performance and instrumentation on a regular basis.
* Communicate tasks that can be opportunely performed in the shadow of planned/unplanned downtimes.
* Capture data via two‐way communications and enter information into the appropriate systems.
* Dispatch underground fleet according to planned priorities.
* Assist in the management of an emergency/incident, including activation of the Emergency Response Team.
* Remain open to multiskilling in other control functions and project/leadership roles that will help to drive the future capabilities of the SOC.
* Drive continuous improvement to generate new ideas that benefit the business.
Qualifications
* 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.
* High level of computer literacy with Microsoft Office suite.
* Fostered a strong safety culture based on open and transparent communication with all operational stakeholders.
* Self‐directed and able to work autonomously to achieve individual, team and organisational goals.
* Well‐developed oral and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
* Capable of making timely decisions and working calmly in a high‐pressure environment.
Applications close 5pm Monday 15th June 2026.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects of your identity.
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