Fabrication Apprenticeships BHP FutureFit Academy Perth

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 opportunity

You will be paid while you train at FutureFit Academy and become a qualified tradesperson at BHP. These are permanent opportunities, and once successfully completing your studies, you will continue your employment with BHP based at one of our mine sites.

The Perth academy is currently offering Apprenticeships in Fabrication to commence in February 2025.

As a Fabrication Apprentice your training will involve a mixture of classroom/theoretical learning, as well as practical workshop training. In the classroom you will learn to read and create technical engineering drawings. Taking those technical drawings into the workshop to create the items using a combination of equipment such as; welders, grinders, drills and oxy acetylene torches. Over the duration of the course the curriculum will learn and refine skills in; Welding, Metal Shaping, Fabrication Techniques and Technical drawing.

Apprentices complete a 2 year training program in Perth, upon successful completion of the course you will receive a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (MEM30319) qualification and commence work at one of our mine sites. All training is undertaken at our training academy in Perth. While training you will be working a 7 Days / 7 Off / 7 Nights / 7 Off roster. Please note this is not a FIFO position and you will need your own transport to and from the Academy.

 BHP has sites across Australia and it is important to understand that you may be required to relocate (including interstate) once you complete your training. This is based on demand for your trade or skillset across our mine sites.

 To find out more about the FutureFit Academy, please visit our website Here

About you

We’re looking for people from a broad range of backgrounds. Previous maintenance training is not necessary however you will have a genuine interest in fixing, repairing or tinkering. Ideally you will have proven examples of getting hands-on (through a hobby, or previous work experience) and a desire to learn more.

As these training programs contain fast-tracked learning, you will need to commit to attendance and have a personal situation and/or support network that will allow you to live local to the FutureFit Academy and work your training roster.

To set you up for success, you will need:

• A high commitment to safety is a must
• An interest in problem solving, fixing things and working with your hands
• A strong desire to learn and develop a range of new skills
• Motivation to achieve goals & enjoy a mixture of class room and hands-on learning
• Ability to live to live within 1 hours driving distance of the Academy in Forrestfield
• Ability to attend a roster that rotates across early mornings, evenings and weekends
• To have the necessary personal support networks available to assist you in working the above roster
• Experience working on machinery/vehicles through a hobby or work is highly regarded, but not essential

Benefits of program

If successful, you will be paid to study whilst working on industry leading equipment, and will have the opportunity to learn about BHP systems and processes.

As a permanent employee with BHP you will receive an attractive salary and a wide range of benefits such as;

• Career development / training opportunities i.e. Mastery Program
• Community and wellness programs
• Discounted Leisure & Entertainment Memberships
• SharePlus Program

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 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 encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, people with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

 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.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

 BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.