Plumber | WA Iron Ore | Residential Newman | Lifestyle Roster
Australia
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.
Newman
The 7,000 strong community of Newman enjoys well-established town facilities including a newly revitalised town centre with shops and restaurants as well as sporting facilities, swimming pool and Gym’s. Newman is gateway to the Karijini National Park, where you will be in close proximity to spectacular gorges, water courses and stunningly unique landscapes to explore in your free time.
With housing & relocation packages on offer, in addition to substantial utility subsidies it allows you (and perhaps your family) to build roots and experience a relaxed community lifestyle in the heart of the Pilbara. You will enjoy the benefits of returning home every night.
Our Newman Operations are located approximately 5 to 10kms out of Newman, Western Australia which makes it a short trip to / from work!
Living and working in the Pilbara provides a climate that allows a life for outdoor living. With significantly more sunshine, design a lifestyle of your making. Additionally, the team at Newman West are a close-knit supportive team of mining professionals who make going to work a place to enjoy.
A fantastic opportunity to expand your mining career with us at BHP and become part of the community in which you work.
Is now the time to consider a change? Why not you? Why not now? – Newman a community you won’t want to leave! - YouTube
About the Role
As a Plumber (Mechanical Engineering Technician), you’ll contribute to effective day to day operations, conducting all tasks in the safest manner possible in line with BHP Charter Values, BHP Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and relevant statutory obligations.
You will undertake preventative and breakdown maintenance and operation of Newman Operations site plumbing assets. The location of this role is within the WAIO Fixed Plant Maintenance, Infrastructure Services maintenance team, based at Newman Operations.
Roster: Lifestyle roster, 4 days on, 5 off, 5 nights on, 4 off, 5 days on, 5 off
Reporting to the Infrastructure Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, your role will include but not be limited to;
- Undertaking preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with maintenance planning systems and recommending appropriate follow-up action
- Working from schematic drawings, prints, plans or manuals, and recording any modifications.
- Statutory Inspections and testing on Plumbing assets
- Statutory testing and monitoring of Potable Water Assets with WAIO drinking water standard
- Breakdown and fault analysis, repairs and servicing on site plumbing assets
- Carrying out commissioning, fault finding and repair work within the whole-of-job scope, including pre-work, preparation of JHAs, organising materials, execution, testing and completion of tasks
- Safely carry out isolations in preparation for maintenance and shutdowns
- Accurately completing documentation, including drawing mark-ups and technical reporting
- Accurately recording information for quality and reliability reporting;
- Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance systems and cost saving initiatives
- Utilising computerised maintenance management systems
- Undertaking training and development requirements
About You
Our successful candidate will have the following:
- WA Contractors License highly regarded
- Backflow prevention (essential)
- Excavator/ Operator tickets and experience advantageous
- Machinery tickets highly regarded
- Trade qualified plumber
- Have a proven track record of safety management
- Working knowledge of Mine Safety & Inspection Act & Regulations
- Have previous experience in similar role
- Experience with Fiori and 1SAP Work Management processes and Microsoft Office highly regarded
- Minimum of C class manual driver’s license (HR Licence Preferred)
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.