Mechanical Fitters | Inland Deployment | 182 Shift Shutdown Roster | Fixed Plant

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 recruiting for Safety focused Mechanical Fitters to join our Fixed plant team on a 182 shift shutdown roster, Fifo out of Perth. This dynamic roster operates similar to a shutdown roster, featuring 182 shifts per year that vary based on demand. As a permanent employee, you will benefit from consistent salary regardless of your shifts, allowing you enjoy financial stability and predictability.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage women to apply. Join us and be part of a supportive team that values your contribution and well-being

Key responsibilities:

• Inspection, servicing, adjustment, troubleshooting and repair of the processing plant
• Ensuring clear communication across team members and to the Supervisor regarding downtime and trouble area
• Removing and installation of hard skirts, soft skirts, billets, liners, idler frames, structural steel, deflectors, chutes, screens, and vibe feeders
• Carrying out corrective and breakdown maintenance tasks - motor replacements, b- belts and pulleys, dust suppression and crusher main frame liners
• General routine inspections of crushers, skirts, idlers, plant raw water (pumps, valves and piping)
• 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

About You

BHP Operations Services brings people and resources together to improve plant performance. As a member of the maintenance team, you will be recognised as a master in maintenance providing safe, high-quality work every time.

We are looking for individuals who have:

• Trade Certificate in Mechanical Fitting or equivalent
• Fixed plant maintenance experience desired, similar industry experience also considered 
• Experience having maintained Crushers, skirts, pulleys or gearboxes will be highly regarded
• Experience in removal and installation of deflectors and chutes also desirable
• Highly safety focused individual
• Capability in 1SAP or similar maintenance management system desirable
• Ability to identify defective mechanical components or equipment

What is on Offer?

• Annual bonus scheme
• 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.