Mechanical Fitters | Fixed Plant Maintenance | Shutdown roster

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 Operation Services

BHP Operations Services delivers industry leading mining services across BHP operations Australia-wide with specialist capabilities in load and haul, fixed plant maintenance and mobile maintenance.

BHP Operations Services has a strong focus on people capability and culture. Our people are our greatest asset and are at the centre of everything that we do. We focus on high performance safety and productivity through our people. With world-class training that is unmatched in the industry and the opportunity to advance your career across locations and commodities, join the team and make your place in BHP.

We are investing in our team to take your skills and career to places you never thought possible. This is an exciting time for BHP. Are you ready to make your place?　

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for Safety focused Mechanical Fitters to join our Fixed plant team on a dynamic 182 roster FIFO based out of Perth. This dynamic roster operates for Outages/Shutdowns featuring 182 shifts per year that vary based on demand. As a permanent employee, you will benefit from consistent salary regardless of your shifts, allowing you enjoy financial stability and predictability.


Key responsibilities:

• Inspection, servicing, adjustment, troubleshooting and repair of the processing plant
• Ensuring clear communication across team members and to the Supervisor regarding downtime and trouble areas
• Removing and installation of billets, liners, structural steel, deflectors, chutes, screens, and vibe feeders
• Carrying out corrective and breakdown maintenance tasks - motor replacements, v- belts and pulleys, dust suppression repairs and Pipe/valve/pump replacement.   
• Routine inspections of fixed plant equipment and assisting with scopes
• Following specific maintenance strategies, procedures and assisting with continuous improvement
• Overriding commitment to BHP Charter, health, safety, environment, and sustainable development
• Ensuring that all documentation and data entry is accurately completed as well as providing quality shift handovers

About You

• Trade Certificate in Mechanical Fitting or equivalent
• Demonstrated Fixed Plant Maintenance fitter experience
• Experience having maintained Crushers, pulleys or gearboxes will be highly regarded
• Experience in removal and installation of deflectors and chutes also desirable
• Capability in 1SAP or similar maintenance management system desirable
• Ability to identify defective mechanical components or equipment
• Current C Class Drivers License
• Ability to identify Hazards and resolve them in a timely and efficient manner

What is on Offer?

• Annual bonus scheme
• Generous BHP share match scheme
• Continuous focus on developing you to be the best you can be through our Mastery 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 several 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 a 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 we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. 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.