Auto Electrician Mobile Workshop Newman

About BHP Operations Services

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.

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About the Role

Are you a skilled Auto Electrician looking for an exciting opportunity to work with heavy haulage and mining equipment in a dynamic, hands-on environment? Join our team at the Mobile Maintenance Workshop in Newman, where you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our fleet operating safely and efficiently.

As an Auto Electrician at the WAIO Newman West site, you will deliver ongoing preventative, planned, and routine maintenance through essential mobile services. You’ll work primarily in the Mobile Maintenance Workshop, benefiting from a consistent, well-equipped environment, and stay at the same camp during each rostered period for added stability and familiarity.

This role operates on a Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) basis from Perth, with a roster of 8 days on, 6 days off, followed by 7 nights on and 7 nights off, providing a balanced work-life structure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out scheduled and reactive maintenance and repairs on the electrical systems of heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Using diagnostic tools and software to identify electrical faults and malfunctions.
• Managing spare parts for maintained equipment from on-site or off-site warehouses.
• Contributing to safety compliance and adhering to OH&S standards in a mining environment.
• Supporting a positive, team-oriented and safety-focused work culture.

Maintained Equipment Includes

• Haul Trucks: CAT 793F, CAT 789C, CAT 793C
• Watercart: CAT 785
• Wheeled Loader: CAT 994
• Float Prime Mover: CAT 789
• Service Truck: Haulmax 3900

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salaries and Benefits: including discounted health insurance, novated leasing and many more
• Shareplus Employee Share Plan: Employees can purchase BHP shares and receive a one-for-one match after a minimum holding period
• Strong Recognition Culture: BHP has a global recognition program ("Big Thanks | Muchas Gracias") that celebrates achievements, milestones, and values-based contributions
• Work-Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits: BHP emphasizes lifestyle support, offering flexible work arrangements, FIFO opportunities, and various leave options to maintain balance during your career
• Inclusive, Safe, and Supportive Work Environment: BHP prioritizes safety as its highest commitment, fosters workplace diversity and inclusion, offers 24/7 confidential counselling support, and provides a culture that values respect, wellbeing, and career development

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, 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.