Technician Maintenance | Lubrication Technician | Blackwater | QLD

About BHP

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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

 Blackwater mine lies 73 kilometres south-east of Emerald in Queensland. It's one of the longest coal mines in the Southern Hemisphere, with a strike length of 80 kilometres. Both thermal and metallurgical coal are extracted using truck and shovel, as well as loader and dragline. Bituminous coal is mined from the Permian Moranbah and Rangal Coal Measures, while complex seam splitting occurs along the mine’s strike length.  We are currently seeking a safety-focused Lubrication Technician to join the team at the Blackwater Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP). The roster is 4 days on, 3 days off - therefore the ideal candidate must be local to Blackwater, or based in Queensland.

About you

You will have the following experience:

• Lubrication Technician Cert (Australian recognised)
• Demonstrated experience with fixed plant maintenance, ideally within a CHPP environment.
• Previous experience within mining is preferred
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Effective listening and strong interpersonal skills

What is on offer?

• Permanent position
• Competitive remuneration
• Annual bonus scheme
• Generous share match scheme
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees and immediate family

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

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.