Carpenter | Nickel West | Leinster | FIFO 5/2:4/3

BHP

Posted on:  9th Sep 2022

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

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, your role will involve maintenance of work sites including cabinetry, door, and roof repairs amongst other maintenance tasks. In addition, development and long-term maintenance and reliability strategies with input into technical documentation relating to mechanical systems, while utilising BHP’s processes and standards. This is a permanent opportunity based in Leinster offering a dayshift FIFO roster from Perth; 5 days on 2 off, 4 days on 3 off. Your responsibilities will include:  

  • Working with your Supervisor to ensure Site Facilities are maintained to a high standard
  • An overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility and sustainable development
  • Adequately and effectively scoping and executing minor renovation works such as painting and installing new fixtures (i.e. cabinetry, doors, flooring).
  • Assist other trades where requested and required (Plumbing Technicians, Refrigeration Mechanics, Fire Technicians)
  • Act as a general handyperson executing a wide variety of tasks
  • Complete Field Leadership activities  

About Leinster Leinster is located 375 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.  The operation sources nickel ore from the Perseverance Underground Mine and Cliffs Underground Mine before crushing and processing to produce a concentrate.  The Leinster Village and Township offer a unique lifestyle with all the modern conveniences – an Olympic size swimming pool, health and fitness centre, race-course and even an 18-hole golf course

About You

To be considered for this position, you will possess the following:  

  • Australian recognised Carpentry Trade with experience in second fix carpentry 
  • Current and unrestricted ‘C’ Class Manual Drivers Licence
  • Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, be self-motivated and show passion toward maintaining Site buildings and infrastructure to a high standard.
  • Experience in mining environments, desirable but not a necessity
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
  • Capability in 1SAP or similar maintenance management systems (desirable)
  • High Risk Licences – Forklift, Work at Heights and EWP (desirable)

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 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.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

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