Electrical Instrumentation Technician | Kwinana

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

• Competitive salary on offer plus 12% superannuation and a range of company benefits
• Live locally while you enjoy working in the resource sector
• Working shift/shift relief roster
• BHP Nickel West actively supports a diverse workforce and encourages Female and Indigenous applicants to apply 

As an Electrical & Instrument Technician in the fixed plant maintenance team at Kwinana, you’ll be provided with the tools to work within a zero-harm safety culture.  With our support, you’ll also ensure targeted plant and equipment availability.

You will report to the Electrical / Instrument Supervisor and on a daily basis your core duties will include:

• Inspection, service and repair of plant and equipment;
• Test and calibrate instrumentation as required;
• Overhaul / assemble equipment in a workshop environment;
• Actively participate in safety initiatives and systems to ensure all work is carried out safely; and
• Adhere to site housekeeping standards.

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About You

• Electrical Trade Qualification
• WA Electrical Licence
• Previous experience in a similar position in the mining industry
• Cert IV in Instrumentation
• Valid WA Drivers Licence
• High Risk Tickets EWP, Forklift (desirable)
• HV Switching Ticket
• Radiation Safety Officer (desirable)
• Supervised Gas Fitter (desirable)
• Hazardous area maintenance and detailed inspection

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 affect our workforce. For further information please see our website(LINK) 

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 encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, people with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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.

BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.