Shunter | Port Hedland Rail Yards | 14/14 FIFO
BHP
8 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia
14/14 FIFO Jobs, FIFO Mining Jobs, FIFO Rail Jobs
About the Role
BHP's Western Australia Iron Ore rail team is hiring qualified shunting operators for its yards at Port Hedland. The role runs on a two weeks on, two weeks off roster, flying in and out from Perth to Port Hedland. BHP also offers a residential option for people living in Port Hedland, on a 6:6 roster. You will help move trains and rollingstock safely around the yards that feed BHP's Pilbara iron ore exports.
Key Responsibilities
- Couple and uncouple rollingstock, including splitting and joining trains and attaching or detaching ore cars
- Direct and control train and rollingstock movements between yard locations
- Carry out safety checks such as brake tests and roll-by inspections
- Put together shunting plans
- Follow radio protocols and keep communications clear
About You
- Certificate II in Shunting or equivalent (mandatory)
- Qualified shunter with heavy haul rail experience
- Able to obtain and hold a Category 1 Rail Medical
- Current C class driver's licence (mandatory)
- Strong safety focus, good observation skills and sound time management
- Knowledge of signalling equipment is an advantage
- Willing to complete BHP's pre-employment checks, which can include police, medical, drug and alcohol, and right to work checks
What's on Offer
- 14 days on, 14 days off FIFO roster from Perth, or a 6:6 residential roster in Port Hedland
- Salary package with performance-based bonuses
- BHP's employee share program
- Generous paid parental leave and other extended leave options
About BHP
BHP is a global resources company. Its Western Australia Iron Ore business runs mines, a heavy haul rail network and port facilities across the Pilbara, with Port Hedland as the export hub.
Apply directly on BHP's careers site using the apply link on this listing.