Technician Water Operations

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

Infrastructure & Services (I&S) Water Eastern operates and maintains a range of Water Treatment Plants, bore fields, wastewater systems, and surplus water (aquifer reinjection) assets across the Pilbara.

This position is based in Newman on a family‑friendly 7/7 FIFO roster from Perth, working with a committed, outcomes‑focused team dedicated to safe, reliable water operations.

As a Water Services Technician, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring drinking water and wastewater treatment processes to ensure safe performance and compliance with health, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Routine plant inspections, identifying and reporting faults, and supporting maintenance activities form a core part of the daily duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water treatment and wastewater processes in line with design requirements, operating manuals, and technical procedures.
• Conduct regular field sampling and testing for drinking water, bore fields, membranes, and wastewater systems.
• Collect and enter field data into operational databases; report anomalies or exceedances to the Supervisor.
• Monitor system alarms and take appropriate operational action to manage risks to supply and compliance.
• Complete scheduled work within required timeframes and standards.
• Participate in safe job planning, toolbox meetings, and workplace inspections.
• Respond to after‑hours breakdowns as part of the on‑call roster.
• Support Supervisors in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives aligned with safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Perform routine membrane cleaning, chemical dosing system checks, and chemical handling in accordance with safety and environmental procedures.
• Work closely with internal teams, OEM representatives, and supporting departments to ensure reliable operation of assets.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Certificate III in Water Operations (highly regarded).
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a commitment to safe work.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment and independently in remote locations.
• Valid Australian C‑Class driver’s licence.
• Experience with groundwater (bore) water treatment processes, SCADA systems, and chemical dosing (including chlorine gas).
• Competence with field laboratory testing and analytical instruments.
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures, manage risks, and contribute to continuous improvement.

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. 

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal. 

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 inclusion@bhp.com.