Fixed Plant Electrician | Nickel West | FIFO 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 Nickel West

Nickel West is a fully integrated mine-to-market business. Our culture is rich with technical know-how, highly efficient and focused on innovation. The business employs over 2500 people from five operations across Western Australia comprising of nickel underground and open-cut mines, concentrators, a smelter and a large nickel sulphate plant in Kwinana.

Nickel West has an exciting future ahead. We invite you to join us at Nickel West as we seek to energize our future.

Leinster Site:

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. 

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, 12% superannuation
• 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 the Role

Reporting to the Headframe Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, the Electrical Technician is responsible for the preventative and breakdown maintenance of all fixed plant equipment related to the Cage/Skip Winders, materials handling system – apron feeders, rock breaker and conveyers, underground dewatering, primary ventilation and compressed air systems underground. You will be required to work with the highest priority to safety at all times and in doing so, supporting the Leinster Nickel Operation by being industry leaders in maintenance.

A member of the BHP Group, 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.

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

About you

• Trade Qualified A Grade Electrician with a solid work history post trade
• High exposure to Instrumentation breakdowns and repairs
• High voltage switching qualification and experience preferred
• PLC fault finding and diagnostics
• Currently employed as a fixed plant Electrician.
• Experience on various types of electrical equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Motivated individual who can work with minimal supervision
• Good computer skills, ideally with SAP or 1SAP knowledge
• Solid history in the mining industry especially those who are currently in FIFO roles ‘minimum of 3 years’
• Forklift and Elevated Work Platform Ticket preferred 
• Rigging, confined space & working at heights will be highly regarded
• Experience across Fixed Plant and Underground operation
• Able to attain a new National Police Clearance

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.