Communications Maintenance Technician | WA Iron Ore | FIFO 8/6 7/7 | Talent Pool

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 have an opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to join as a Technician Mobile Communications to become part the team and be able to make meaningful impact. This role is suited to those with experience in maintaining vehicle-based communication systems. We are looking for someone who can work on their own as well as part of the team and are looking for further expand their skill set and abilities, while taking on a genuine challenge. 

The roles are based on our Western Australia Iron Ore sites in the Pilbara, on an 8/6 7/7 rotating days and night shift, fly in-fly out roster from Perth.  These sites include South Flank, Yandi, Jimblebar and Newman. 

Reporting to the Supervisor Autonomous Maintenance, this role will see you providing multi skilled technical and field support to the mining operations, which include but are not limited to: 

• Digital Radio Communication network 
• Fleet Management and Drill Positioning Systems 
• Driver Fatigue Monitoring Systems 
• Collision Avoidance Systems 
• Communication Trailers 
• Identifying and rectifying faults during inspections  
• Maintaining wifi networks and associated hardware 
• Maintenance of vehicle-based communications systems 
• Scoping and creating 1SAP notifications for immediate and preventative work on fleet and equipment 
• Initiating updates to work procedures to ensure they are accurate and relevant to equipment 
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and assist in implementing new initiatives in a constructive way. 
• Executing tasks to a high standard and in a safe and timely matter 

About You

As a successful candidate you will possess the following:

• Tertiary Qualification or Trade Qualification certification in communications, electronic or digital radio field preferred but not essential
• Communications background from Telstra/Optus or Military is highly desirable
• Have a base knowledge of IT networks and IP addressing
• Experience with, and knowledge of 12/24V vehicle-based power systems
• Experience of Fleet Management Systems (FMS), GPS and wireless network systems (desirable)
• Demonstrated minimum 2 years’ experience in a relevant or equivalent role
• Multi-skilled across communications and electronics and can interpret and read maintenance plans and technical information
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve (including root cause analysis)
• C class driver’s license.
• Exposure to FIFO or shift work will be advantageous

Please note: We are advertising this position in anticipation of future requirements and may not have an immediate opening in this area. At BHP, things move quickly, and new opportunities are always emerging.

We’re building a pool of talented individuals who are interested in being considered when the right role becomes available. If you're keen to join us, we’d love to hear from you. We’ll match your skills and experience to upcoming opportunities as they arise.

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.