Auto Electrician | WA Jimblebar & Newman | FIFO & Residential

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

In your role your primary duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct complex diagnostics and maintenance activities/repairs on mobile plant & equipment
• Work efficiently and effectively on plant and equipment such as autonomous Trucks and other essential critical Jimblebar Mobile Fleet plant/equipment such as Shovels, Excavators, Drills, Front end loaders, Dozers –Track and wheeled, Graders, Rollers, and Water carts dependent on the skills and experience of the applicants that present
• Follow specific maintenance programs and procedures and carrying out checks on equipment as required.
• Ensure accurate completion of technical documentation, reports and drawings as required.
• Be comfortable in the use of computerised maintenance systems (SAP), including time confirmations, raising notifications and closing work orders.
• Take personal responsibility for helping the team achieve expected results by doing what is required and taking timely actions within the scope of competence without being supervised.
• Undertake training on a regular basis and provide support and coaching to work mates within area of competence.
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with rescheduling of work, organising and coordinating resources, scoping of work and determining priorities when required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and assist in the implementing of the new initiatives in a constructive way.

Jimblebar & Newman  

The role will be based at either our Jimblebar or Newman Operations mine sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

The rosters are offered on a fly in-fly out, 8 day on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off roster at Jimblebar or Newman.

Jimblebar is an open-cut pit iron ore mine located 40 kilometres east of Newman, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.  The rollout of BHP’s first fully autonomous haul truck fleet at Jimblebar was completed in 2017 resulting in reduced risk exposure to driving-related hazards, improved productivity and an opportunity for our workforce to gain new skills.

If you are considering relocating, you will enjoy the benefits of returning home every night on our lifestyle roster in Newman (4 days on - 5 off, 5 nights on - 4 off, 5 days on - 5 off, 4 nights on - 5 off, 5 days on - 4 off, 5 nights on - 5 off).  

Newman Operations is part of Western Australian Iron Ore and consists of two mining sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, on the traditional lands of the Nylyaparli people.

The 7,000 strong population of Newman enjoys well-established town facilities including a newly revitalised town centre and sporting facilities.  As a gateway to the Karijini national park, you will be in close proximity to spectacular gorges, water courses and stunningly unique landscapes.   

With relocation services covered by us; you will also be provided with significantly subsidised rental accommodation in addition to substantial power and water subsidies, allowing you (and perhaps your family) to establish a rural community lifestyle in the heart of the Pilbara.

About You

The successful candidate will bring:

• Australian recognised Automotive Electrician Trade Qualification (Heavy Industry)
• Current Automotive Refrigerant Handling licence
• Forklift  and High Risk Working licence
• Strong auto electrical maintenance competency with sound diagnostic abilities
• Experience working on CAT Haul Trucks 793F Haul Trucks (desirable, not essential)
• Exposure to CAT Minestar Autonomous system (advantage only)
• Experience with Cummins & Komatsu (advantage only)
• Experience within Mining industry preferred, however agricultural or heavy industry will be considered
• Ability to work off schematic drawings
• Strong presentation, communication and coaching skills and the ability to work closely in a team environment

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 a 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 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.