HV Electricians Blackwater Mobile Deployment

About BHP Operations Services    

BHP Operations Services delivers industry leading mining services across BHP operations Australia-wide with specialist capabilities in load and haul, fixed plant maintenance and mobile maintenance. BHP Operations Services has a strong focus on people capability and culture. Our people are our greatest asset and are at the centre of everything that we do. We focus on high performance safety and productivity through our people. With world-class training that is unmatched in the industry and the opportunity to advance your career across locations and commodities, join the team and make your place in BHP.     About the Role    

Blackwater mine lies 73 kilometres south-east of Emerald in Queensland. It's one of the longest coal mines in the Southern Hemisphere.

We are seeking experienced HV Electricians to join the team on a 7/7 day/night roster. Reporting to the Supervisor Maintenance and working as part of a diverse team, this role will see you completing routine inspections and preventative maintenance on some of the biggest mining trucks in the world!

About You

• Australian-recognised trade qualification (Cert III in Electrotechnology)
• HV Switching Ticket
• Experience working on Komatsu 830E/930E, CAT 793F and Kress Trucks would be highly regarded
• Previous experience within mining is essential
• A strong commitment to safety

On 18th October 2023, BHP announced that BHP and Mitsubishi Development have agreed to divest the Blackwater and Daunia mines to Whitehaven Coal. Whitehaven will assume operating control of the Daunia and Blackwater mines on completion of the sale, which is expected to occur in Q4 FY24.  Whitehaven will provide an offer of employment to each employee directly supporting the Blackwater and Daunia mines. 

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.