Mechanical Strategy Engineer - Adelaide

Join to apply for the Mechanical Strategy Engineer - Adelaide role at BHP2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Mechanical Strategy Engineer - Adelaide role at BHPAbout BHPAt 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.About BHPAt 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.About The RoleReporting to the Lead Strategy Engineer, you will ensure the planned maintenance strategies are developed, implemented, and delivered successfully.

You will also be responsible for providing specialist advice and undertaking reliability improvements focused on the end-to-end maintenance function, inclusive of defects in parts, procedures, work quality, and processes.Your expertise will benefit the Hydromet Solvent Extraction (SX) and Tails Retention System (TRS) Circuit amongst other areas.This role is Adelaide-based with site travel to Olympic Dam (as required).In This Role You WillDemonstrate strong safety values by supporting the Field Leadership program to lead continuous safety improvement and performance.Create and optimise strategies; initiate / approve Master Data requests for updating maintenance procedures and work instructions.Guide and verify adherence to preventive maintenance procedures.Assist / guide in the planning of preventive maintenance works (including deferral and extension of works).Provide input and review maintenance budgets.Produce the operating standards, procedures, and work instructions for the local governed equipment strategies.Review execution results from the current weekly work schedule to support and ensure compliance with preventive work.Initiate maintenance strategies and / or changes to equipment strategies to address emerging risks.Implement / Manage maintenance Work plans to validate the integrity of plant, equipment, and infrastructure per defined standards and procedures defined by engineering and ensure compliance with the plans for equipment strategies.Analyze the life of the plant, equipment, and infrastructure to determine equipment capability assumptions based on the 2-year production plan to provide input into the development of the capital budget for the operation / area of accountability.Develop scope and justification for reliability improvement projects.Validate work plans are in place for critical controls and monitor the effectiveness of the plans.Work with and confirm with critical control owners any deviations of work.Provide technical expertise to the Execution sub-function to support work quality and safe execution of maintenance work.About YouYou will consistently follow the standards and procedures designed to enable you to work safely and effectively every day, with a proven commitment to the well-being of those around you, demonstrating confidence to speak up when others put themselves in harm's way.Qualification in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or equivalent trade and industry experience to support the role.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative approach to finding practical solutions.Ability to influence, engage with, and communicate effectively across multiple levels, business units, and functional areas, from frontline employees to senior management.Working knowledge and understanding of BHP processes and applications such as MS Office Suite, SAP / Fiori, D2, SPO, FLEX, MOC is advantageous.Excellent time management skills and be able to prioritize tasks.Experience with master data, maintenance strategy, and work instruction development.Exposure to and understanding of classified plant / statutory requirements is preferred.Understanding of critical spares and failure modes of mechanical equipment is desirable.How To ApplyPlease apply before 6th July 2025About Our ProcessAt BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and / or reference checks.If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.Supporting a Diverse WorkforceThe size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class 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.At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity.

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 are focused on creating a workforce that's more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live.

providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all.

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