BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide. Through Copper South Australia (Copper SA), we are building a leading copper portfolio that supports the global energy transition, supplying materials essential for renewable energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure.
For you, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help shape the future of one of Australia's leading copper businesses.
About Copper SA Operations at BHP
BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide. Through Copper South Australia (Copper SA), we are building a leading copper portfolio that supports the global energy transition, supplying materials essential for renewable energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure.
For you, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help shape the future of one of Australia's leading copper businesses.
About the Role
Reporting to the Superintendent Planning and Infrastructure, this role is responsible for executing strategic and technical mine planning work in the 2-8 year planning horizon for our Copper SA Underground Mines. The role provides guidance to a range of technical and operational stakeholders with a focus on medium-term mine planning and infrastructure required to support the asset strategy. Mine infrastructure includes ventilation, air, power, water, pastefill and their impacts on safety, production, cost and achievement of the mine plan and future growth at Copper SA. Your extensive industry experience will enable you to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide stakeholder group with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation.
This position is based at Adelaide on a 5:2 roster with occasional site travel to each of the operating mine sites, adaptable work arrangements available.
In this role you will:
Model mine plans and requisite infrastructure demand over the 5 year mine plan to understand capital infrastructure project requirements
Justify capital spend using the projects framework whilst optimising for capital efficiencies
Education and coaching of personnel across technical and project teams to improve understanding of mine services systems
Support the integration and optimisation of Copper SA
Consultation in 5YP/LoA planning processes with attention to safety, schedule, reliability and costs
Focus on understanding and supporting mine long-term planning and continuous improvement initiatives
Leverage your expertise and industry connections to bring new technologies and ways of working to the business to improve safety and productivity
Provide technical support for significant mine planning projects, studies, and reviews across the sites.




Develop scopes of work to engage additional external stakeholders as required to support business needs
Project management of packages of work as required to support studies
Liaising between stakeholders to support a comprehensive integrated mine plan
Integration of associated planning and schedule software to support operations
Demonstrate an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
About You
Mining Engineering degree or similar
Experience in underground mine planning and operations across various mining methods and projects
Experience in mine or project scheduling is highly desirable
Experience in mine design software platforms (VentSim, Deswik, MS Office)
Ability to interpret limited measured / monitoring data, identify potential issues and causes of change, and develop processes to validate assumptions
Able to develop preferred and alternate mine infrastructure strategies, identify and elevate potential risks and mitigating actions
Excellent communication skills including the ability to influence others, communicate complex concepts, and document clearly and concisely
Ability to work collaboratively across different work groups and proactively engage with a range of stakeholders including senior levels of management
Experience in Lean Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints will be advantageous
Previous experience delivering studies through to operations readiness and execution advantageous
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems with minimal direction
Strong ability to develop own work plan and adapt to change
Why You'll Love Working Here
At BHP, you'll do meaningful work in an environment that supports you to perform at your best; on site and at home. That's why our benefits are designed to support your health, your growth, and your personal balance:
Grow your career your way, with opportunities to develop and move across BHP
Be rewarded with competitive pay, performance bonuses and our BHP employee share plan
Work in an inclusive team where people support each other every day
Enjoy flexibility and family-friendly options that help you balance work and life
Access wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential assistance for you and your family
Build your future with benefits like paid parental leave, recognition programs, etc.
We Support a Diverse Workforce
At BHP, we believe diversity makes us stronger.



We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and can thrive. Our workforce reflects the communities where we operate, and we value all aspects of identity; gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, and more.
We ensure that our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and equitable. If you have a disability and need adjustments, please contact us at ••••@bhp.com.
About Our Process
At 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 several 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.
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BHP is a world-leading resources company. We work in more than 90 locations worldwide and our products are sold globally.
We've positioned our business to support the megatrends shaping our world. Iron ore and coal for the steel needed for global infrastructure and the energy transition, copper for renewable energy, and potash to support more sustainable farming.
A resource mix for today – and critical to the future.
We have over 90,000 employees and you'll find BHP people from the Pilbara to the Bowen Basin in Australia, from Saskatchewan to Santiago and from Texas, Trinidad and Tobago to Singapore and Melbourne.
BHP is a world-leading resources company. We work in more than 90 locations worldwide and our products are sold globally.
We've positioned our business to support the megatrends shaping our world. Iron ore and coal for the steel needed for global infrastructure and the energy transition, copper for renewable energy, and potash to support more sustainable farming.
A resource mix for today – and critical to the future.
We have over 90,000 employees and you'll find BHP people from the Pilbara to the Bowen Basin in Australia, from Saskatchewan to Santiago and from Texas, Trinidad and Tobago to Singapore and Melbourne.
Perks and benefits Empowerment Through Flexibility Professional Growth and Development Inclusive, Positive, and Supportive Culture Safety and Well-being Impactful and Meaningful Work Workplace Community and Networking Recognition Competitive pay rates, benefits and share program
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📌 Senior Engineer Medium-Term Mine Planning - Adelaide
🏢 BHP
📍 Adelaide