Western Australia Nickel’s West Musgrave operation is located on Ngaanyatjarra lands, approximately 135 km west of the WA/SA/NT border. Employees access site via a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) arrangement from Perth.
We are looking for a Superintendent Maintenance to lead the West Musgrave Site Services team. You will also be appointed as Alternate Senior Site Executive. The position will suit both experienced or developing Superintendents and provide a fantastic opportunity and the potential to be part of any future opportunities. This is a critical leadership position responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of key infrastructure supporting the aerodrome, village, mining, and processing facilities during care and maintenance.
Reporting to the Manager West Musgrave, this role operates on an 8/6 FIFO dayshift roster.
The successful candidate will champion team work, our BHP values and foster an inclusive, energetic and caring culture in which employees are achieving their full potential, and developing new skills everyday.
BHP announced that its Nickel West operations and the West Musgrave project will be temporarily suspended from October 2024, with a review of this decision planned by February 2027. During this period, BHP will continue to invest approximately AU$450 million (US$300 million) per annum to maintain the Western Australia Nickel facilities and preserve the option for a potential restart.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach and support the site services team
- Maintain a high-level working knowledge of BHP procedures and safety processes.
- Manage contractors and ensure compliance with site safety and quality standards
- Planning and scheduling maintenance activities and preservation activities
- Supervision of staff and contractors in the following areas; village, aerodrome, semi-constructed mineral processing plant
- Supporting our emergency response team by being a key member
