Laboratory Technician | Nickel West | Kambalda | Residential Roster 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 the Role

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Assay/Testing Technician, to join our team at BHP's Nickel West, Concentrator Plant – Kambalda.   •    Nickel West value and respect employees, offering an inclusive and diverse environment •    Family friendly Roster – residential, 7Day 7off 7Nights 7off, 12-hour shift, alternating days and nights  •    Great opportunity to work locally at Kambalda  

About You

We are looking for someone, ideally with a background in Laboratory operations, who will be able to carry out associated tasks including but not limited to:   •    Sample preparation including crushing and pulverising ores and concentrates •    Laboratory analysis involving fusion and XRF •    Sampling and managing ore and concentrate deliveries •    Report results through Cclas and excel •    The job involves working in a hot and dusty environment with  a lot of manual handling tasks •    Coordinate with internal and external clients •    Should have a valid Australian Driver’s License •    Should be able to do shift work and long hours •    Full in house training will be provided but applicants with previous laboratory experience is desired •    Join us at Nickel West as we seek to energize our future

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.