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Julia Rahman & Xioasheng (Alex) Qian | BHP

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CleanAir 1
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Marlin Room 2&3

Overview

Air Quality Outcomes Through Integrated Dust Management


Details

The intent of the presentation BHP Delivering Air Quality Outcomes Through Integrated Dust Management is to demonstrate how BHP manages dust emissions across its Port Hedland iron ore operations through a combination of regulatory compliance, operational controls, monitoring technology, data analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives. The presentation positions BHP as an industry leader in dust management and shares practical lessons that can be applied across heavy industry operations.


Speaker

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Xiaosheng Qian
Air Quality Specialist
BHP

Air Quality Outcomes Through Integrated Dust Management

Biography

Xiaosheng Qian is a Specialist Air Quality at BHP with a background in Chemical Engineering and over 14 years of experience in data management, reporting, analytics, and business process improvement. Since joining BHP five years ago, Xiaosheng has specialized in air quality management, supporting air quality monitoring programs, dust management initiatives, emissions reporting, and environmental performance across BHP's Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) operations. A key focus of his role is the stewardship and governance of environmental data, ensuring air quality information is accurate, accessible, and effectively utilized to support compliance, operational decision-making, and continuous improvement. Xiaosheng is actively involved in the development and enhancement of digital solutions that integrate environmental monitoring data with enterprise data platforms and business intelligence tools. Through these initiatives, he helps improve data visibility, streamline reporting processes, and provide actionable insights that support proactive management of air quality risks across WAIO operations. Prior to joining BHP, Xiaosheng worked in data management and reporting roles, building strong expertise in data governance, analytics, and stakeholder-focused reporting that continues to underpin his approach to environmental data management today.
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Julia Rahman
Air Quality Principal
BHP

Air Quality Outcomes Through Integrated Dust Management

Biography

Julia Rahman is a WAIO Air Quality Principal at BHP with over 36 years of combined experience across education, operations, project delivery and environmental compliance. Following more than 20 years in education, progressing from classroom teacher, Julia transitioned into the resources sector where she has spent 16 years in operational, analysis and improvement and compliance related positions. Her industry experience spans frontline production operations, fault response, product sampling, shiploading, control room operations and project delivery. Today, Julia leads and supports regulatory air quality programs across BHP's Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) operations, helping the business meet its environmental obligations while driving compliance, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement.
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