Excavator Fitter | Nickel West | Mt Keith

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

Nickel West is undergoing an exciting business transformation to become a globally significant supplier of battery materials to the electric vehicle market. Nickel West will soon become the world’s largest producer of Nickel Sulphate, a key ingredient in lithium-ion batteries. As the world’s largest producer of nickel briquettes and nickel powder, Nickel West is leading the new-energy revolution in Western Australia.

BHP NiW is currently seeking passionate maintenance tradespeople looking to join our team to take ownership of the latest model Liebherr excavators and Epiroc drills.

To find out more about working underground and to meet some of our team at Nickel West, CLICK HERE

Mt Keith:

Mt Keith is located 460 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie in the Northern Goldfields. Nickel West Mt Keith is a surface mining operation with an open pit and concentrator plant. The operation is surrounded by pastoral stations, with the nearest townships being Leinster and Wiluna. There’s plenty to keep you entertained in the Mt Keith Village. Take the heat off the day and head to the pool - or join in a game of footy. BBQ dinners are regularly held and other social activities include movie nights. Employees commute to and from Perth on a fly in / fly out roster or form regional areas on a drive in / drive out roster.

About You

Your expertise in problem solving & diagnostics, coupled with your ability to communicate and build strong team relationships will make you an ideal candidate.

Ideally you will meet the following requirements;

• Australian Recognised Diesel Mechanic trade certificate or equivalent
• Experience maintaining Hydraulic Excavators 
• Experience Maintaining Liebherr Shovel/Excavator is highly advantageous
• Computer literacy and/or experience in 1SAP
• A commitment to safety, quality and attention to detail and procedure
• A strong desire to learn and a high level of enthusiasm to develop a range of new skills
• A teamwork mentality to achieve results
• Hold a full class C drivers licence.

What is on offer?

• Job security with a clear training, personal development and career progression
• Competitive salary along with annual bonus and generous share match scheme
• Outstanding world-class FIFO camp facilities
• Novated leasing or salary sacrifice options available
• A broad range of discounts through our employee benefits package
• 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.

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people, BHP requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in line with BHP’s Covid Policy and any relevant State health directives. If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce.

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.