Lifting Technician | Area C | 8/6 Roster

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.

Our Operations You will be based at our ‘Area C’ mine site on a 8 days on / 6 days off roster arrangement. Our Area C mine is located approximately 100kms North West of Newman, West Australia. The outstanding facilities at the FIFO village include; a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, netted cricket pitch, tennis and basketball court, beach volleyball court and recreation room including a pool table, darts, table tennis, TV and DVD player. All rooms at the village have their own ensuite bathroom, television, refrigerator, air-conditioning and unlimited internet WI-FI.

About the Role

We currently have several vacancies for Lifting Technicians (CO operators/Scaffold/Riggers) to join our close-knit, supportive and results-driven team. You’ll be making valued contributions towards the safe execution of Lifting tasks, as well as meeting the wider objectives of Area C operations and BHP. Our current fleet of cranes include the following:

• MAC25 SL Franna
• Grove GMK 300t
• Grove GMK 150t
• Grove RT 60t
• Liebherr LTM 750t

Reporting to the Lifting Supervisor, other key focus areas will include:

• Inspecting the work site and ensuring all Lifting tasks are performed in a safe and efficient manner
• Providing input with planning and scoping of work requests
• Participating in regular meetings to ensure a coordinated effort of resources to meet work schedules
• Ensuring safe execution of maintenance work as per the signed off schedule
• Execution of unplanned work and the assisting with re-scheduling of the existing work orders as required
• Using good housekeeping principals to ensure Lifting sites are safe and functional 

About You

• Sound crane operating, maintenance and lift planning experience
• Detailed knowledge of operating and maintaining mining Lifting equipment
• Effective engagement skills and the ability to build relationships across work groups
• Minimum of RB Rigging Basic (RI Rigging Intermediate highly desirable)
• Minimum of CN. (CO slewing mobile crane - 500t - 750t experience highly desirable)
• Scaffolding Basic / Intermediate advantageous
• Forklift and EWP advantageous
• Knowledge of the Western Australian Heavy Vehicle Accreditation rules and regulations
• A minimum HR class driver’s license is essential (HC/MC highly desirable)
• Willingness to continually learn about Lifting techniques and attain relevant qualifications if needed

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 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 encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, people with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.