Mechanical Fitters | Pulleys and Gear Boxes | Maintenance West | Dynamic Roster 1

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’re currently seeking safety-conscious, technically skilled Mechanical Fitters to join our Specialised Fixed Plant Pulleys and Gear Boxes Team on a Dynamic 182 roster flying from Perth.  

A Dynamic 182 roster is like a shutdown roster made up of 182 shifts a year. Shifts will be dependent on demand, but because you will be a permanent employee you still receive a consistent fortnightly pay regardless of the amount of shifts you work.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited too:

• Maintain fixed plant rotating equipment, including pulleys, gearboxes and electric drive motors, through change‑outs, servicing and inspections.
• Follow established maintenance strategies, procedures and work instructions.
• Uphold the BHP Charter and all health, safety, environmental and sustainability standards.
• Complete all documentation and data entry accurately and on time.
• Scope work methodology and update work instructions as required.
• Share technical expertise to support team capability and development.
• Conduct quality control checks before and after task execution.

About You

• Qualified Mechanical Fitter (Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade). 
• Demonstrated experience in Fixed Plant Rotating Equipment such as; Pulleys, Gearboxes & Electrical Motors.
• Experience in fitment of bearings, couplings & undertaking precision alignment of rotating equipment will be highly regarded.
• Experience in Rigging and specifically on conveyor systems will be highly regarded.
• Experience with, and/or a fundamental understanding of lubrication & hydraulic systems also desirable.
• Highly safety focused individual.
• Proactive, self-driven & capable problem solvers. 
• Capability in 1SAP or similar maintenance management system desirable.
• Understanding and experience in WAIO Isolation & Barricading procedure or similar industry procedure desirable.  
• Ability to identify defective mechanical components or equipment.

What’s on Offer?

• The abilities to use, challenge and upskill your skills and career with us, BHP
• Permanent work with BHP and all associated benefits
• Guaranteed fortnightly pay and full leave entitlements (annual, carers, parental, bereavement and more)
• FIFO from Perth on our Dynamic 182 day roster
• Ongoing support for you and your family through our Employee Assistant 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

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.