Shunter | Port Hedland Rail Yards | 14/14 Fifo

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.