Indigenous Opportunities | BHP Maintenance Trades | WA Various Sites - Rosters

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. Indigenous Peoples are critical partners and stakeholders in many of BHP operations both within Australia and around the world. Many of our operations are located on or near lands traditionally owned by or under the customary use of Indigenous Peoples and the long-term nature of our operations allows us to establish long lasting relationships with these Indigenous communities. 

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people looking to start or continue their career in mining to Think Big with BHP. 

About the Role

We currently have multiple opportunities for experienced and safety focused qualified Trades People across our Western Australian Mine Sites here at BHP.  We’re looking for people from a broad range of backgrounds.  You will be responsible for completing routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities on our Mine Site Mobile, ancillary equipment, Fixed Plants and Rail.

If you have a Trade Qualification in the following - We want to hear from you!!

• Electrician
• Mechanical Fitter
• Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter
• Light Vehicle Mechanic
• Boiler Maker or Fabrication Trade
• Auto Electrician
• Plumbers
• Carpenters
• Air Conditioning
• Refrigeration

These positions will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

What can BHP can offer you?

• Long term employment opportunities;
• Family Friendly Rosters
• Great Remuneration package
• FIFO or Residential Opportunities
• Full uniforms and PPE

About You Are you energetic and committed, work well with challenges, bringing attention to detail and have an ability to meet multiple deadlines. Do you relate well with people, communicate confidently and build collaborative working relationships?  Your ability to engage and build trust within your team and be a champion for change will ensure your success in one of these opportunities. To set you up for success, you will need:  

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, health, the community and the environment
• Hold a Trade Qualification in one of the above maintenance disciplines
• Experience working in a maintenance role in mining, heavy industry, manufacturing or a transferable industry 
• Relevant experience performing preventative maintenance, repairs and fault finding on fixed plant mining equipment or similar 

• Experience in maintaining haul trucks, dozers, graders, draglines, electric shovels, fixed Plants and auxiliary equipment would be beneficial

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

• The ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• A desire to achieve results through great teamwork and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-skilled team. 

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.

Diversity

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 this position will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.  The filling of this position/these positions is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In particular, BHP has a deep commitment to the traditional owners of the land upon which it operates. In Western Australia this includes, but is not limited to, the Njamal, Kariyarra, Palyku, Banjima, Nyiyaparli, Ngarla, Ngarlawangga, Yinhawangka, Thalanyji, , Tjiwarl, Tarlpa peoples, together with the traditional owners of Kalgoorlie.  Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our 2017 – 2021 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).  For more information about our RAP, please visit here.

To submit your application click on the "Apply" button

• No late applications will be accepted. 
• We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.