BHP Billiton, Job as Senior Mining Engineer

BHP BILLITON

BHP Billiton is the leading diversified natural resources group in the world, with a portfolio of high-quality, long-life assets. We have a diverse range of products, customers and markets, and excellent growth opportunities. For further information on BHP Billiton please visit http://bhpbilliton.com.


We are currently undertaking a study to determine the feasibility of developing a significant laterite nickel deposit in Eastern Indonesia. The opportunity would involve the construction of world-class mining facilities, a process plant and associated infrastructure. If you have an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development we invite you to join our dynamic high performance project team.

Senior Mining Engineer (Ref # 374051)

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Your solid background in large scale development projects and exposure to Nickel will be supported by a degree qualification in Mining or Civil Engineering. You will have had previous experience working in a senior mining engineer role incorporating the accountabilities listed above. An innovative and strategy-focussed self starter, who thrives on goal achievement, you are driven to achieving the highest Health, Safety, Environmental and Community standards, and Zero Harm practices. Your communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesian will allow you to deal with a wide range of key stakeholders to help ensure the success of the project.

POSITION SYNOPSIS

Reporting to the Process Manager, you will be responsible for the identification of alternatives for the mine design in this dynamic Nickel laterite development. You will be accountable for progressing the engineering study through basic and detailed engineering, as required by the study phase, in order to generate an optimised mine plan and extraction sequence. The execution of the mine strategy will comply with local and statutory laws and regulations, whilst ensuring optimum return for both the community and company. You will also be involved in contributing to the Ore Reserve Statement and Project Execution definition.


Indonesian nationals are encouraged to apply and applicants must hold eligibility to work in Indonesia.

Previous applicants to this role need not apply.

HOW TO APPLY
Please visit http://jobs.bhpbilliton.com/ to apply and for further information on the Pearl Project. Enter Reference Number: 374051 for easy location. Applications close 17 April 2008


BHP Billiton has an overriding commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.