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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:All BHP employees and contractors please apply using your BHP credentials / email address.Please click on ''BHP Employee / Contractor Login'' button on the top right of this page to apply.Diamond Drilling Specialist | Prominent HillJob Posting End Date: 18-Jul-2025; 14:29:59 GMTJob Country: AustraliaJob State/Province: South AustraliaAbout The Role:Prominent Hill is a copper-gold mine, a long-life asset, that is part of the BHP South Australia copper province. BHP is a global company with operations in Australia, North and South America across 5 different commodities.We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Diamond Drilling Specialist to join our underground mining operations. This role is critical in ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient execution of diamond drilling exploration and growth programs. The successful candidate will have significant experience in diamond drilling operations and geology.Location: Prominent Hill, South Australia (60-minute flight from Adelaide / 30-minute flight from Port Augusta)Roster: 5 days on; 2 days off, 4 days on; 3 days offDepartment: Mining OperationsManager: Superintendent ContractsEmployment Type: Permanent.Applications close: 18 July 2024In this role you will:Collaborate with mine planning, geology, and technical services teams to align drill programs with mine schedules and objectives to meet the organisation''s growth targets.Provide technical geological advice to ensure that the drilling operations understand structural and formation risks that may pose issues in operational execution.Ensure geological drilling works are conducted effectively by examining and analysing geological specimens, drill core, and samples to meet quality standards.Utilise geological exploration experience and knowledge to optimise site performance, safety, contractor management, and cost through BHP operating systems.About You:Extensive experience in underground diamond drilling, with strong exposure to hard rock geology.Experience managing underground diamond drilling contractors, including contract setup, performance tracking, and compliance.Understanding of mine planning and scheduling principles and how drilling supports the mining strategy.Knowledge of BHP systems and tools, as well as Contractor Management Framework or equivalent systems, is advantageous.Ability to work collaboratively across technical and operational teams.Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.A proactive approach to safety, risk management, and operational excellence.About Our Process:At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the role requirements. The recruitment process may include police/criminal background checks, medical, drug, and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and references.If you are already employed by BHP, please log in using your BHP email or apply via our internal jobs portal.Supporting a Diverse Workforce:Our business offers significant opportunities for professional development, attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses, and a top employee share program. We support work-life balance with flexible working options, paid parental leave, extended leave entitlements, and parent rooms.BHP is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive workplace that values diversity in gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, and more. We aim to create a workforce that reflects the communities where we operate.We are dedicated to a fair, equitable, and accessible recruitment process. If you have a disability, please contact us at inclusion@bhp.com to discuss potential accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr