Mechanical Technician (Locomotives) | FIFO or Residential | Port Hedland

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential.  With a global portfolio of businesses and commodities, 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 are enabled to reach their full potential, where they feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the skills and abilities of our people are a key differentiator of our success. 

Come and be a part of this success.

About the Role 

We currently have permanent opportunities available for experienced locomotive mechanical maintenance professionals to join our Rail team in Port Hedland! We have FIFO and residential roles available - both are on even-time rosters! 

FIFO roster from Perth to Port Hedland: 7 days on, 7 nights on, 14 days off  Residential roster: 4 days on, 4 nights on, 8 days off 

Your duties will include:

• Ensuring behaviour aligns with the BHP Charter Values, the BHP Group Level Documents, Code of Conduct and relevant statutory obligations
• An overriding commitment to Health, Safety and Environment within Rail                                           
• Contributing to an inclusive and diverse culture
• Adherence to Work Management principles and discipline
• Maintaining Standardised Work processes and driving Standardised Work improvements in Locomotive Maintenance
• Contributing to Continuous Improvement in Locomotive Maintenance
• Contribute to high fleet availability through routine maintenance, focused on quality work and a defect elimination mindset 
• Strong commitment to the Field Leadership

About You  As the successful candidate, you will possess the following:

• Australian recognized mechanical trade qualification - essential
• Locomotive or heavy diesel maintenance experience  - desirable
• Current unrestricted West Australian ‘C’ class license - essential
• Strong safety skills and history of Field Leadership participation
• Be process driven
• Ability to work autonomously to meet deadlines 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in managing risk e.g. JHA’s, Take 5‘s
• An energetic and enthusiastic approach to work, with a drive to develop and learn
• Ability to problem solve and react to unplanned situations in a controlled manner
• A teamwork mentality to achieve results

About the 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   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.