Lubrication Technician - Fixed Plant | WAIO | 8:6 Dayshift

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 are seeking skilled Lubrication Technicians to join our high‑performing team. You will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of fixed plant equipment through high‑quality lubrication, oil analysis, and preventative maintenance activities across our Western Australian Iron Ore Fixed Plant assets.

Working an 8 days on / 6 days off roster (FIFO – Dayshift only), this hands‑on, site‑based role focuses on preventative maintenance and corrective actions arising from condition-based inspections. 

You will work closely with the Lubrication Supervisor, as well as other experienced team members to ensure equipment reliability and asset integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine oil change outs and oil sampling across fixed plant equipment.
• Diagnose oil sample results and raise rectifications for any defects or contamination findings.
• Carry out lubrication tasks including grease runs, Perma lube replacements, manual greasing, and auto lube system checks and top ups.
• Inspect and maintain lubricant and hydraulic tank levels in accordance with site standards.
• Conduct breather inspections and replacements to maintain system cleanliness.
• Provide support during shutdown activities, including assisting SME contractors.
• Contribute to team 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• After gaining plant familiarity, work confidently and safely both independently and as part of the team.

About You

You will be passionate about continuous improvement and ensure constant compliance with all safety standards, policies, guidelines and procedures. You will have a strong interest in fixed plant equipment, heavy machinery and materials handling equipment from mining or minerals processing industry. Our ideal candidate should have some exposure to maintenance areas and have knowledge of the tasks related to fixed plant or mobile equipment lubrication activities.

The following experience/attributes will support your success in role:
 

• Safely complete maintenance work as per maintenance schedules and work instructions
• Responsible for the lubrication of fixed plant equipment such as conveyors, pulleys, gear boxes and electric motors.
• Be proactive and committed to completing field leadership activities
• Check scopes of corrective work, and initiate where required
• Work with team members from your shift and other functions, updating supervisors and systems accurately
• Enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Gain exposure to maintenance and production environments

Qualifications/skills include:

• Strong mechanical aptitude suited to hands on work.
• Valid C Class unrestricted Driver’s Licence (essential).
• HR Licence (desirable)
• FLAC knowledge, MLT1 or similar lubrication training (highly regarded)
• Forklift Licence (advantageous, training can be provided).
• Experience with lubrication inspections, oil sampling, greasing, and related tasks—particularly in a fixed plant environment—is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and following site procedures and standards.

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.