Technician Plumbing

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.

As the Technician Plumbing, you’ll contribute extensively to the effective day-to-day maintenance of I&S operations, you’ll be an innovative thinker with a strong mind for problem solving solutions, breakdown repairs, maintenance and utility management.

Possess a strong history in a similar role, we are looking for an experienced and driven individual who has potential to be a leader within the work group, considers the bigger picture and openly brings their perspective to our operations and team.  

Conducting all tasks in the safest manner possible in line with BHP Values, BHP Policies/ Procedures, all the while taking in to account our Code of Conduct and relevant statutory obligations.

You will be responsible for undertaking day-to-day preventative and breakdown maintenance throughout our camps and facility assets. The location of this role is within I&S Villages, based in our Eastern Pilbara mining area.

Reporting to the Supervisor Maintenance. The role will include but not limited to:

• General Plumbing duties as prescribed by the Supervisor Maintenance.
• General Gas Fitting duties as prescribed by the Supervisor Maintenance (kitchen equipment)
• Potable water line leak repairs
• Accurately recording information for quality and reliability Log Booking.
• Undertaking preventative maintenance checks & inspections, in accordance with our maintenance planning systems and recommending appropriate follow-up action.
• Working through schematic drawings, prints, plans or manuals, and recording any modifications.
• Machinery Operations including, but not limited to skid steer, excavator, HR Truck and forklift.
• Statutory Inspections and testing on Village Assets.
• Kitchen & facilities asset preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Village rooms & laundry maintenance and repairs.
• Breakdown, fault repairs and servicing on commercial assets.
• Carrying out maintenance, 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 mechanical isolations in preparation for maintenance and shutdowns.
• Accurately completing documentation, including drawing mark-ups and technical reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement programs and cost saving initiatives.
• Utilising computerised maintenance management systems and undertaking training as required.

About You

Our successful candidate will have the following

• Plumbing Tradespersons License (essential)
• Plumbing Contractors License (highly desirable)
• Gas Fitting Class G license – installing and servicing (essential)
• Commission & Maintain Back flow prevention devices (highly desirable)
• An experienced & strong history in Plumbing construction and or Maintenance or similar role
• Have previous experience in similar roles (highly desirable)
• Proven plant and heavy equipment operator skills and tickets: Excavator, skid steer,
• High Risk work licence including: Forklift, WAH, EWP, Boom Lift, Confined space. (highly desirable) 
• HR class drivers license (highly desirable) 
• Have a proven track record of safety management.
• Working knowledge of Mine Safety & Inspection Act & Regulations
• Have great communication and team relationship skills.
• Have a high skill level in 1SAP Work Management processes, Microsoft

Location

You will be based at Warrawandu Village, located 30 minutes from Newman on a fly-in fly-out 7:7 roster, 8:6 regional option available for this location. After hours call outs are rostered and renumerated. The outstanding facilities at the FIFO village include: 1 fully equipped gym, swimming pool, netted cricket pitch, tennis and basketball court, beach volleyball court and recreation room including a pool table, darts, table tennis, TV. All rooms at the village have their own ensuite bathroom, television, refrigerator and air-conditioning.

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.