Process Engineer

About BHP

At 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 Role

We are seeking Process Engineers to join the team at Goonyella Riverside Mine. You’ll join a supportive and collaborative Processing team where your ideas and perspective are genuinely valued. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact every day while continuing to grow your technical and leadership capability.

You’ll work closely with Operators, Supervisors and fellow engineers to help the plant run safely, smoothly, and efficiently. Your work will be a mix of hands-on problem solving, data analysis, and longer-term improvement initiatives.

Various roster options available to be discussed at time of interview.

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In this role, you will:

• Monitor plant performance and support safe, reliable day-to-day operations
• Analyse production, quality and recovery data to identify improvement opportunities
• Assist with troubleshooting and help resolve processing challenges
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects across safety, reliability and efficiency
• Support the delivery of plant upgrade initiatives and optimisation work
• Provide clear, supportive insights through reports and technical summaries
• Work collaboratively across teams to strengthen communication and plant understanding
• Participate in incident investigations and assist with implementing corrective actions
• Contribute to risk assessments, safety reviews and compliance requirements
• Engage in professional development, mentoring and learning opportunities
• Help foster an inclusive, respectful and solutions-focused culture

About You

You enjoy problem-solving, working with others, and contributing to a positive team environment. You bring a curious and collaborative approach, and you feel confident building strong working relationships.

You will have: 

• A degree in Chemical, Process, Metallurgical or Minerals Processing Engineering, or a related field
• Progress toward chartership or professional accreditation (desirable but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret plant and process data
• An approachable communication style and confidence working with a diverse team and a willingness to ask questions and learn from others
• A proactive mindset with the ability to adapt in a dynamic operational environment
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable using engineering tools and data systems (e.g., Excel, PI, process modelling)
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to technical challenges
• Resilience and a supportive, team-oriented attitude

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 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.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance based bonuses and unique BHP employee share program.

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, people with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.