Mechanical Lubrication Tradesperson | Maintenance | BMA Hay Point Terminal

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

 Reporting to the Supervisor Condition Monitoring & Lubrication, as a Terminal Maintenance Lubrication Tradesperson you will be responsible for performing routine online, offline and shutdown maintenance tasks on a range of fixed plant and Port Infrastructure as well as providing planning and technical input to ensure the safe delivery of department objectives.

The Terminal Maintenance Mechanical Lubrication Tradesperson Fixed Plant roles are based in the Mackay Region at the BMA Hay Point Coal Terminal Site, working a Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday Day roster. The role is Dayshift only (with the possibility that some nightshift) may be required if requested or for future crew openings.

This is a great roster, Mackay and surrounds offers excellent lifestyle opportunities and development opportunities are on offer. This role is a residentially located role (no FIFO).

Key responsibilities in this role include (but are not limited to): 

• Management ,improvement and installation of automated Lubrication systems.
• Working closely with condition monitoring technician to maintain reliability of plant equipment.
• Routine Lubrication inspections and greasing of conveyor drive couplings and components.
• Routine Oil change out and filtering.
• Checking and filling lubricant & hydraulic tanks
• Stock monitoring for lubrication stores
• Filter changes out and lubrication system maintenance.
• Breather maintenance and replacement
• Lubrication system top-up and maintenance and oil analysis.
• Promotion of standardise work and routine improvements.

About You We are seeking an energetic and motivated person for the position of Mechanical Lubrication Tradesperson. Individuals must be passionate about continuous improvement and ensure a constant compliance with all safety standards, policies, guidelines and procedures. Have a strong interest in fixed plant equipment, heavy machinery and materials handling equipment from mining or minerals processing industry. Our ideal candidate should have some exposure in the maintenance area and have some knowledge of the tasks related to fixed plant or mobile equipment lubrication activities. To be considered for this position, you will ideally have the following:   

• Mechanical trade qualified or technically minded with similar role experience and interested in working in a ‘hands on’ role.
• Mining or heavy industrial/manufacturing experience would be highly regarded
• Experience with completing lubrication inspections, changing oil and taking oil samples, greasing and lubricating equipment is advantageous
• A valid C Class Driver’s Licence is essential (HR Licence desirable)
• Forklift Licence is an advantage but can be provided
• Ensure compliance to all relevant safety standards
• High levels of planning, organising and ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Effective listening and strong interpersonal skill

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. 

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Supporting a Diverse Workforce  

The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. 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.  

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].