Technician Mechanical (Track Machine) | FIFO or Residential | Port Hedland | 2:2

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 currently have an exciting opportunity available for experienced Mechanical Technician to join our Track Machine Workshop Maintenance Execution Team in Port Hedland! This is a FIFO or Residential opportunity on 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off roster.  

Reporting to the Supervisor of Track Machine Workshop your duties will include the following:

• Servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and overhauling Tampers, Ballast Regulators, Track Mobiles and Track Recording Vehicles.
• Demonstrating behaviours in line with BHP’s Charter Values.
• Safely performing mechanical maintenance.
• Following specific maintenance and compliance procedures.
• Undertaking training as required to gain new skills.
• Complying with all mine and rail safe working requirements.
• Take personal responsibility for helping the team to achieve expected results.

About You

• Australian recognised Mechanical Trade Certificate – Essential
• Previous experience working on Track Maintenance Machines will be highly desirable
• Previous experience working on Truck or Earth moving equipment will be highly desirable
• Mandatory C class manual drivers licence & HR desirable
• 1SAP experience would be highly regarded
• A high commitment to safety, quality and attention to detail and procedure 
• A strong desire to learn and a high level of enthusiasm to develop a range of new skills 
• Quality focused with a drive to achieve results for the team
• Comprehensive reading and writing skills  
• A teamwork mentality to achieve result

Location

Residential

In this residential role you will be based in the coastal town of Port Hedland, Western Australia. Port Hedland is home to our port and rail operations and is the largest regional centre in North West Australia. The 15,000-strong population enjoys well-established education services, entertainment, shopping and medical facilities. The excellent sporting and leisure facilities include; a new aquatic centre, sports stadium and water play park. Its beaches and mangroves are home to an abundance of fish and other wildlife. Within driving distance are the spectacular Broome, Karratha and Karijini national Park. Click here to view more on Port Hedland.

FIFO

You will be based at Port Hedland on a fly-in fly-out 2:2 roster. Port Hedland is home to our port and rail operations and is the largest regional centre in North West Australia. The outstanding facilities at the FIFO villages include; a fully equipped gym, TV lounge and games rooms. Additionally you will have access to the state of the art aquatic and sporting facilities in the town of Port Hedland. All rooms at the villages have their own en-suite bathroom, television, refrigerator and air-conditioning.

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.