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Electrician Technician | Port Workshop | 4/3 Roster | FIFO Port Hedland
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Australia

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full-time

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About this role

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 a safety-conscious Electrician Technician to join our Port Hedland Workshop. Working with a close-knit, proactive workforce that values diversity and innovation, this FIFO role operates on a 4/3 roster from Perth, with the potential to transition to an 8/6 roster in the future.

 

 

Your responsibilities include but are not limited too:

 

  • Execute maintenance activities safely and efficiently in line with weekly schedules, shutdown plans, and standardised work requirements.

  • Conduct inspections of equipment, tools, and work areas, maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards.

  • Take ownership of maintenance tasks, prioritising work to minimise breakdowns and disruptions to planned schedules.

  • Report events, hazards, and work requirements accurately and in a timely manner, including participating in field leadership conversations.

  • Support continuous improvement and BHP Operating System initiatives, providing input for engineering or reliability improvements.

  • Follow all 1SAP/Fiori work management processes and complete training as required by the Workshop Supervisor.

 

 

 

About You

 

 

  • Qualified Electrician (Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician)

  • A grade Electrical License

  • High Risk Worker Licence- Forklift

  • Current Australian C class manual Drivers’ Licence

  • Technical knowledge of PLCs (ABB), VVVFs

  • Experience troubleshooting electrical, control and hydraulic systems

  • Strong 1SAP & Fiori knowledge and skills

  • Strong commitment to safety, effective teamwork, and performing under pressure to meet deadlines.

  • Experience using conveyor belt pulling equipment (e.g., belt winders, winches, pinches). (desired)

  • Familiar with Almex vulcanising equipment, including breakdown presses, two‑piece presses, spot presses, and control boxes. (desired)

 

 


What’s on Offer?

 

 

  • Permanent employment with competitive pay and benefits

  • Annual performance bonus paid each September

  • Access to a BHP share match scheme

  • Training and career development opportunities

  • FIFO from Perth on a 4 days on – 3 days off roster

  • Ongoing support for you and your family through our Employee Assistant Program + Many more

 

 

 

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Qualified Electrician,A Grade Electrical License,High Risk Worker Licence,Technical Knowledge of PLCs,Troubleshooting Electrical Systems,Control Systems,Hydraulic Systems,1SAP Knowledge,Fiori Skills,Safety Commitment,Teamwork,Pressure Performance,Conveyor Belt Equipment Experience,Almex Vulcanising Equipment Familiarity

About BHP Career Portal

We are supplying the resources the world needs to help build a better, clearer future. Copper for renewable energy. Potash for sustainable farming. Iron ore and metallurgical coal for the steel needed for global infrastructure and the energy transition. #FutureIsClear

Across our global operations, we are committed to working in ways that are true to our BHP Charter values of Sustainability, Integrity, Respect, Performance, Simplicity and Accountability. Learn more about working at BHP and the exciting career opportunities that exist for professionals, undergraduates and graduates on our website: www.bhp.com.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Mining

What you'll do

  • The Electrician Technician will execute maintenance activities safely and efficiently, conduct inspections, and take ownership of maintenance tasks. They will also support continuous improvement initiatives and follow work management processes.

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