Trade Assistant | Mobile Maintenance Deployment | FIFO from Perth*

About BHP Operations 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. 

About the Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Mobile or Field Maintenance teams across our Newman Operations as a Trade Assistant. This role will provide an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in maintenance, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to a range of mining mobile equipment. 

Supporting the Maintenance Technicians, you will:

• Carry out preventative maintenance activities (change filters and oils, inspect machines for wear, change components and adjust as required)
• Participate in problem solving sessions to continually improve the safety and performance of the department
• Have a strong desire to use and improve procedures and work instructions to achieve optimal fleet reliability
   

About You

• C Class Drivers Licence essential (Heavy Rigid (HR) Drivers Licence preferred)
• High Risk Work Licence preferred
• Previous mining experience or exposure is beneficial but not essential
• Ability to work collaboratively with strong communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and prioritise in a fast-paced environment and a willingness to learn
• Available to work an 8/6/7/7 rotating roster, FIFO from Perth

What is on offer?
 

• Genuine career development and growth opportunities within Operations Services
• A culture of safety, trust, teamwork and collaboration 
• Attractive remuneration and benefits package
• Annual bonus scheme
• Generous BHP share match scheme
• Highly attractive corporate discounts for all employees 
• Funded flights from Perth

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, 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.