Service Person | Various Deployments | Dynamic roster | Western Australia Opportunities

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. Our people are our greatest asset and are at the centre of everything that we do. We focus on high performance safety and productivity through our people. With world-class training that is unmatched in the industry and the opportunity to advance your career across locations and commodities, join the team and make your place in BHP.

About the Role:

In support of our growing portfolio, we are seeking highly skilled and motivated Trade Assistants / Service Person to join our WA operations on a variety of rosters.  These are permanent positions within the business.

As a passionate team player, you will have endless opportunities to work across world class assets embracing social value, teamwork, and collaboration. 

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor you will be responsible for maintaining & repairing a wide variety of fixed plant assets.

As a candidate who enjoys working in a team of high safety and operational standards you will be responsible for working across three key disciplines, Scrapers, Skirt Liners, Rollers on a variety of fixed plant equipment including conveyors, screenhouses and stackers and reclaimers.

We are seeking candidates with shut-down experience within mining specifically with exposure to the above fixed plant equipment.

• Remove and replace conveyor idlers rollers), bulk and singularly.
• Remove and replace idlers frames.
• Carry out routine inspections on skirt liners.
• Diagnose scraper issues, refurbish scraper components.  
• Undertake training and upskilling as relevant to technical role.
• Be comfortable in the use of maintenance systems (SAP) or willingness to learn.
• Take personal responsibility for achieving results.
• Actively participate in identification of continues improvement.
• Safety first with the capacity to speak up and play an active role in positive team culture and creating a great workplace.

About you:

You will present with shutdown experience within mining ideally with exposure to the fixed plant experience mentioned. Conveyer Maintenance being highly regarded, you will ideally hold you EWP, Confined Space, Working at Heights and Gas Testing as a minimum.  Candidates with Rigging exposure are also encouraged to apply.

• Experience working in fixed plant shutdown or maintenance working to a flexible roster 
• Safety first approach
• Desire to learn and develop
• Dedicated and enthusiastic team member
• Exposure to FIFO and or shift work 
• Forklift/EWP advantageous
• Basic Rigging advantageous
• Working at heights – Gas testing – Confined Space preferred 

What is on offer:

This role is based within the Pilbara region of Western Australia, on a fly in fly out on a variety of rosters. 8/6, and Dynamic roster are the most common. (More information on the Dynamic roster can be found  here) Our villages and accommodation offer a wide range of facilities and all have their own ensuites, bathrooms, television and air conditioners.  This is a permanent role within Operations Services.

In return we offer a competitive salary, with attractive incentive bonus, a range of flexible leave options, ongoing support to you and your family through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program), access to BHP share scheme and employee benefits. We also offer a promotion of culture through our Big Thanks rewards.

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.

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.