Mechanical Fitter | WAIO Balance Machines | Operations Services | WA

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.  

BHP through its WAIO and Operations Services Assets are changing the way we work to engage highly capable people to maintain & ensure the reliability of our business critical equipment; Shiploaders, Reclaimers and Stackers.  

Through standardising our work practices and enabling our teams to deliver safe, high quality maintenance every time, Operations Service & WAIO strive to achieve 100% safety, 100% customer value with 0% waste whilst supporting our teams and individual employees

About the Role

We are currently seeking safety focused Mechanical Fitters to join our team on a Dynamic 182 roster flying from Perth

• Inspection, servicing, adjustment, troubleshooting and repair of the processing plant
• Ensuring clear communication across team members and to the Supervisor in regards to downtime and trouble areas
• Following specific maintenance strategies and procedures
• Overriding commitment to BHP Charter, health, safety, environment, and sustainable development
• Ensuring that all documentation and data entry is accurately completed
• Maintaining a high-level working knowledge of safety processes.

About You

We are looking for individuals that have experience and knowledge on: 

•  Pulley, Gearboxes, Motors both modular change outs and component rebuilds.  

• Major Shiploader, Reclaimer and Stacker component change outs including slew bearing, bucket wheels & luff cylinders 
• Trade Certificate relevant to your skillset is required – Mechanical Fitter (Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
• Highly safety focused
• Keen to learn with a willingness for self-improvement
• Ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure

• Use of tools, machines, equipment, and engineering techniques to maintain and repair mechanical plant and equipment to operational standards
• Identification of defect or worn mechanical components or equipment

What is on Offer?

• Annual bonus scheme
• Outstanding FIFO facilities
• Generous BHP share match scheme
• Continuous focus on developing you to be the best you can be through our Mastery Program
• Ongoing support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program

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