Auto Electricians | Mobile Maintenance & Autonomous | JIMBLEBAR | FIFO 8:6/7:7

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

As a candidate who enjoys a workshop environment of high safety and operational standards you will:-

•  Wiil 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.

About You

The successful candidate will bring:-

• Australian Recognised Automotive Electrician Trade Qualification (Heavy Industry)
• Current Automotive Refrigerant Handling Licence
• Forklift & 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 withing Mining industry preferred, however agricultural or heavy industry will be considered
• Ability to work of schematic drawings
• Exposure to FIFO or shift work   
• Strong presentation, communication and coaching skills and the ability to work closely in a team environment

We have a lot to offer at Jimblebar. At camp, in our workshop, in the pit, and in our future plans.  We have a lot to offer, personally, professionally, and culturally... now, and in the future. We encourage you to get in touch today to discuss further.

If you are committed to a respectful workplace and want to unlock your potential whilst helping BHP achieve, then get in touch to find out more about the different opportunities on offer.  Why not you?  Why not now?

Location

You will be based at our Jimblebar mine site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, on a fly-in fly-out, 8 day on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off roster.   Our FIFO villages have a wide range of facilities and all rooms have their own ensuite bathroom, television, refrigerator and air-conditioning to help you unwind, relax and sleep well.  We know the more time you can spend at home the better, so in addition to our flights out of Perth, our Jimblebar and Newman operations are now offering those that live in WA’s beautiful South West region direct flights from Busselton.

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.

Jimblebar was the very first mine site to become fully autonomous at BHP.

What is on Offer

• An opportunity to supercharge your career by working for a very large mining company with an extraordinary number and variety of opportunities within one business. 
• Variety of different career paths and opportunities through your working career and flexibility depending on your personal circumstances and life stages
• Outstanding mining and camp facilities
• Permanent positions with competitive salary, FIFO and shift allowances
• A broad range of discounts through our employee benefits package
• Annual bonus scheme
• Generous share match scheme to accelerate saving for those personal life goals
• A genuine focus and care for people that will support you through the good and the challenging personal times
• Ongoing support for you and your family through our Employee Assistant Program

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.