BHP WAIO - Mining new to Industry Traineeships 2022/23 | FIFO from Perth

About Us 

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.

  Positions

We are offering a number of exciting opportunities across our Western Australia Iron Ore business, for people looking for an opportunity to join our business with limited or no industry experience for our fly in fly out operations. BHP have designed site based programs to develop cultured, engaged, highly skilled and work ready employees, providing you with industry-leading training and mentoring by some of BHP's talented workforce. 

We will take your experience from other industries and help you apply it to mining, Why not You? Why not now? Hear from some of our current employees -  BHP Values Your Experience

• Mining Production ‘New to Industry’ (Certificate II in Surface Extraction) – As a participant in this program you will learn about the ‘Mining Load & Haul’ operations. You will be trained as a Haul Truck Operator with potential opportunities to upskill on ancillary equipment.
• Mine Services ‘New to Industry’ (Certificate II in Surface Extraction)  - As a participant in this program you will learn about Mine Services/Ancillary operations. 
• Drill and Blast Traineeships - As a Trainee, you will learn all about the Blasting operations and gain exposure in the ‘drilling department’. You will be trained on the shot as part of the blast crew with potential opportunities to be upskilled on other equipment in the blasting area.

What can BHP Iron Ore offer you?  

• Obtain a Nationally Accredited Certificate with your training
• Industry Leading training programs
• Specialised training;
• Competitive remuneration package;
• Long term employment opportunities;
• Mentoring and guidance; and
• Full uniforms and PPE

 Applicants wishing to apply for these BHP FIFO opportunities must meet the following criteria:

• Have residence in Western Australia
• Hold a C class manual driver's licence 
• Strong commitment to your own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others
• Demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Proven attendance record (recent school or employment history)
• A high commitment to safety systems and procedures
• Enthusiasm to learn and motivation to succeed
• Demonstrate basic administrative and/or computing skills

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. 

BHP also requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people (from the 31st of January 2022 or earlier depending on relevant state health directives). If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this new requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce. For further information please see our website (LINK) 

Supporting a diverse workforce

At BHP, we recognize 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. Some of our benefits include flexible working options; a generous paid parental leave policy; other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms. 

If you would like to be part of a diverse team where you are encouraged to explore your potential and stretch your capabilities in one of the world's most exciting industries, we invite you to apply.  All applicants are required to complete an online psychometric assessment as part of the recruitment process. No late applications will be accepted.

To submit your application, click on the 'Apply' button below

• We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.