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Lead Production Engineer - Prominent Hill - 8/6
Date: 20 Sept ****
Job Country: Australia
Job State/Province: South Australia
Job Location/Region: Prominent Hill
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 Prominent Hill
Prominent Hill is a well-established copper‐gold operation within BHP's Minerals Australia portfolio, with a strong future and ongoing investment.
Located 650km north‐west of Adelaide, the site operates across underground and surface mining and is located on the traditional lands of the Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara people. Prominent Hill produces one of the highest grades of copper concentrate in the world.
A major shaft project is supporting underground expansion and extending mine life to at least ****, creating long-term opportunities across the operation.
It's a technically complex site where you can build your skills, take on new challenges, and be part of a team where safety and looking out for each other matters.
About the Role
Reporting to the Superintendent Production and Survey , you will be a key member of our dynamic and results‐driven team as we continue to focus on safety, production, performance and business improvement.
You'll be a valued and trusted technical leader and advisor for the production team and drive initiatives that enable operational excellence as site ramps up production post completion of the Wira Shaft and Prominent Hill Operations Expansion (PHOX) . Your experience in Mining Engineering will allow you to provide team leadership and enable coaching and mentoring of developing engineers.
This role is critical in supporting the production team in day-to-day problem solving and identifying improvement opportunities through data analysis or in‐field observations.
Regularly engaging with frontline crews and planning,



you'll be determining the practicality of new ideas, and supporting development of plans / schedules / forecasts. You can also expect to be involved with assessing equipment capability, creating operating standards, procedures and work instructions.
Location:
Prominent Hill, South Australia (60-minute flight from Adelaide / 30-minute flight from Port Augusta)
Roster:
8 days on; 6 days off
In this role you will:
Oversee and contribute to the design of drilling, blasting and production plan s
Liaise with all stakeholders to ensure drill and blast designs meet site requirements
Regular time-in-field (multiple times a swing) to ensure drill and blast activities are achieved in a secure and efficient manner, with regular QA/QC
Review of drilling, blasting and production plans as required
Review stope reconciliations/abandonments upon completion including identification of improvement opportunities
Manage and monitor the iKon III electronic blasting system
Deliver mine production projects for operational readiness
Monitoring of task progression and adherence to the weekly, 3MRP and quarterly schedules
Undertake incident investigations and implement actions leading to continuous improvement of the site's safety performance
Mentoring, development and support of the Production Engineering team
About You
Significant experience working in an underground, hard rock, metalliferous mine environment , supported by a tertiary qualification
Underground practical experience completed
Proven experience in drill and blast design in sub-level open stoping
Previous experience in short and medium-term scheduling is advantageous
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across different levels and stakeholder groups
A focus on actively promot ing safe production and processes
Flexibility to work independently in office and underground
Experience leading a team of technical professionals with mentoring and coaching activities
Extensive software experience with the Deswik suite
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.
Life at Prominent Hill
Life on site is designed to help you switch on for work and switch off when it matters, with a modern on‐site village that supports comfort, connection, and wellbeing:
Your own private, comfortable room to relax and recharge.
Great facilities including a state‐of‐the‐art gym (open daily from 3am to 9pm, with personal training available), sporting areas, and places to unwind.
A wide range of activities to stay active and social, including basketball, tennis, soccer, mini‐golf, and a music room.
Opportunities to recharge your way, swimming, walking tracks between site and village, bike hire, and quiet spaces.
Dedicated areas to relax and disconnect, including gaming spaces and wellness options such as meditation or stargazing on the star deck.
Reliable Wi‐Fi to stay connected with family and friends.
A unique site environment, including sunrises you won't see anywhere else
And so much more!
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.
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 .
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📌 Lead Production Engineer - Prominent Hill - 8/6 (South Australia)
🏢 Bhp Group
📍 South Australia