Air-Conditioning Technician | Mt Arthur Coal | Muswellbrook

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 here

About Mt Arthur Coal

Mt Arthur Coal is an open-cut coal mine 100 per cent owned by BHP. Located in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales it's the largest producer of energy coal in the region, operating alongside olive growers, wine makers, horse breeders and the nearby residential community of Muswellbrook.

Our greatest asset is and has always been our people and communities, which is why we are committed to working together on our Pathway to 2030 - a program to responsibly close Mt Arthur Coal. We are about doing the right thing and working with everyone to co-create a shared vision for the future of the region.

About the Role

Reporting to the Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor the Air-Conditioning Technician will undertake day-to-day preventative maintenance activities and breakdown repairs in a safe and efficient manner.

Other responsibilities include:

• Undertake preventative maintenance inspections of plant and equipment;
• Demonstrate an overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility and sustainable development;
• Ensure adequate scoping of corrective work to facilitate the planning process;
• Cultivate positive relationships through effective communication and consultation;
• Take a proactive role in maintaining appropriate standards of behaviour;
• Participate within the Site Services to implement business plans consistent with site strategies/ plans;
• Monitor the Site Services work plan and elevate unplanned and non-routine activity or performance to the Supervisor;
• Perform all aspects of planned, breakdown and shutdown activities in regard to Air-conditioning systems maintenance;
• Carry out system generated on and offline inspections

This opportunity is offered on either a Monday to Friday 9.33hr days roster or Monday to Thursday / Tuesday to Friday 12hr days roster.

About you

As the successful candidate, you will possess the following:

• Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Trade Qualification
• Licenced Electrician (Desirable)
• Valid Australian driver’s license
• ARC Refrigerant Handling License
• Mix of experience in both Domestic work and Mining Operations
• Computer Literacy to use the following systems - 1SAP, Fiori, MS Excel and Word
• A proven track record of safety management
• Must be able to work at a high standard autonomously
• Strong communication and relationship management skills

On offer to you

This is a unique opportunity to have a rewarding career in a sought-after lifestyle location. Mt Arthur is a large, open-cut truck shovel operation, providing you with an opportunity to develop innovative solutions to technical problems.

Base in the scenic Hunter Valley, you will be minutes away from world-class restaurants and vineyards and a short distance away from the iconic beaches of Newcastle and Central Coast.

You will benefit from a rewarding career path and an excellent remuneration package inclusive of competitive salary, performance bonus, employee share options and a relocation package to take up a residential role in the Hunter Valley. 

Supporting a diverse workforce

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 we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.

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.